Ingredients & Ayurvedic Properties
| Ingredient | Weight | Ayurvedic Profile |
|---|---|---|
 Zucchini, sliced | 440 g | Sweet, Astringent · Cooling |
 Tomatoes, sliced | 340 g | Sour, Sweet · Heating |
 Aged cheese, grated | 120 g | Sour, Salty, Sweet · Heating |
 Olive oil | 22 g | Sweet, Bitter, Astringent · Heating |
 Dried oregano | 3 g | Pungent, Bitter · Heating |
 Rock salt | 5 g | Salty · Cooling |
Step-by-Step Preparation
- Cut the sliced zucchini and sliced tomatoes into even pieces and place them in a wide bowl.
- Add the olive oil, oregano, and rock salt; toss until every piece is lightly coated.
- Arrange the mixture in a shallow baking dish and distribute the grated aged cheese evenly.
- Bake until the vegetables are tender and the top is lightly browned without becoming dry.
- Rest for five minutes and serve warm.
Dosha Modifications & Seasonal Guidance
Vaidya Culinary Note (original international vegetable-bake adaptation)
This gratin is flagged because aged cheese is baked with tomato. Vata: serve warm and tender. Pitta: reduce tomato. Kapha: reduce cheese and oil. Compliant variant: replace cheese with ground sesame and crumbled tofu.
USDA Nutrition Facts for Zucchini Tomato Cheese Gratin
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Serving (1 serving (232g)) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (Calories) | 89 kcal | 207 kcal |
| Protein | 3.9 g | 9.1 g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 3.4 g | 8.0 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.0 g | 2.4 g |
| Total Sugars | 2.2 g | 5.1 g |
| Total Fat | 7.0 g | 16.3 g |
| Calcium | 107.8 mg | 250.5 mg |
| Iron | 0.43 mg | 1.00 mg |
| Magnesium | 16.9 mg | 39.3 mg |
| Phosphorus | 86.3 mg | 200.7 mg |
| Potassium | 224 mg | 521 mg |
| Sodium | 299 mg | 694 mg |
| Zinc | 0.70 mg | 1.62 mg |
| Copper | 0.05 mg | 0.12 mg |
| Manganese | 0.14 mg | 0.33 mg |
| Selenium | 3.8 µg | 8.7 µg |
| Vitamin C | 13.5 mg | 31.4 mg |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 61.1 µg | 142.1 µg |
| Vitamin E | 0.90 mg | 2.10 mg |
| Vitamin K | 8.7 µg | 20.1 µg |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.04 mg | 0.09 mg |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.11 mg | 0.26 mg |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0.45 mg | 1.05 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.12 mg | 0.28 mg |
| Folate (DFE) | 20.3 µg | 47.2 µg |
| Choline | 9.2 mg | 21.4 mg |
