Baked Broccoli Gratin

This recipe is a STAPLE in my house.  I honestly make it at least once a week.  Kula Baby will always eat it, no matter his mood.  I turn a blind eye to the fact that he is eating the green stuff because it is attached to the yummy bread and cheese topping 🙂

Baked Broccoli Gratin

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Baked Broccoli Gratin

Course: Side Dish

Author: Kula Mama

Ingredients

• 1 cup broccoli finely chopped
• 3/4 cup lima beans (I used organic frozen lima beans)
• 1/2 sweet onion finely chopped
• 1/2 cup organic spinach chopped
• 4 fresh basil chopped (or 1/2 tsp dried basil)
• 1/4 cup vegetable broth
• 2 cloves garlic chopped
• 2 tbsp coconut oil organic, unrefined

Topping:

• 3/4 cup cheddar cheese grated
• 3/4 cup breadcrumbs use crushed up rice chex (or and organic brand for gluten-free version)
• 1/4 cup milk or milk substitute--you want the breadcrumbs to have a little moisture or the topping turns out dry
• Pinch sea salt

Instructions

1. In a frying pan, saute oil garlic and onion for 5 minutes until tender.  Add broccoli and lima beans and saute 7 minutes or so until tender.
2. Add spinach and basil and saute for 2 minutes.  Add veggie broth and heat for another minute or two.  Sprinkle with salt.  Place all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.
3. For topping: Combine breadcrumbs, cheese, milk and stir.
4. To cook: Add veggie puree to a small baking dish and top with breadcrumb mixture.  Sprinkle with a pinch of sea salt.  Bake in the oven for 15 minutes at 350 degrees.