Zucchini and Yellow Squash Gratin

This is a great recipe if you are looking for a way to switch up those plain grilled veggies. It is a healthy substitute for au gratin potatoes and kids (or picky boyfriends…ahem) are likely to eat this up!

Ingredients:

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 medium zucchini, sliced crosswise inch thick
• 2 medium yellow squash, sliced crosswise inch thick
• 2 shallots, minced
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• Sea salt and ground pepper
• 1/2 cup greek-style yogurt or low-fat cottage cheese
• 1 cup panko crumbs
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Directions:

Preheat oven to 450. In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat; add zucchini, yellow squash, shallots, and garlic. Season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until zucchini and squash are crisp-tender, 4 to 6 minutes.

Add yogurt or cottage cheese, and cook until thickened, about 5 minutes. Remove skillet from heat; stir in 1/2 cup panko and cup Parmesan.

Spoon mixture into a shallow 2-quart baking dish. Sprinkle with remaining panko and Parmesan; season with salt and pepper. Bake until top is golden, 8 to 10 minutes.