Nectarine and Almond Breakfast Gratin
Nectarines and almonds are a classic French combination and in this simple, but elegant dish they are prepared in a gratin. Essentially a thin, crepe-like batter is poured over the nuts and fruits, just enough to make a base that holds them together so they can be sliced. The fruit is dotted with butter, sprinkled with sugar, and baked until the batter sets. Serve this warm, accompanied by your favorite breakfast foods.
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size | ¼ of recipe |
Calories | 170 |
Calories from Fat | 35 |
Total Fat | 4 g |
Saturated Fat | 1 g |
Cholesterol | 5 mg |
Sodium | 115 mg |
Total Carbohydrate | 31 g |
Dietary Fiber | 2 g |
Sugars | 23 g |
Proteins | 5 g |
Vitamin A | 15% DV |
Vitamin C | 6% DV |
Calcium | 4% DV |
Iron | 6% DV |
Percent Daily Values (DV) are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Ingredients and Preparation
Ingredients | Measures |
---|---|
Butter, cut into small pieces, plus an additional teaspoon | 1 tablespoon |
Sugar | 5 tablespoons |
Egg substitute | ¼ cup |
Milk | ¼ cup |
All purpose flour | ¼ cup |
Salt | 1/8 teaspoon |
Nectarines, thinly sliced | 2 cups |
Almonds, coarsely chopped | 2 tablespoons |
- Directions
- Preheat an oven to 425°F.
- Using 1 teaspoon of the butter, grease an 8- or 9-inch gratin dish or other shallow baking dish, then sprinkle it with 1 tablespoon of the sugar. Arrange the fruit in the dish.
- In a bowl, combine the egg, milk, 1 tablespoon of sugar, and salt and whisk together. When well-mixed, gradually whisk in the flour.
- Pour this cream-like batter over the fruit. Sprinkle the remaining 3 tablespoons of sugar, butter, and almonds over the top.
- Bake until the batter is set, the butter melted, and the fruit cooked through, about 12-15 minutes. Let stand about 10 minutes before cutting into wedges to serve.
Diabetic Exchange
Fruit: 1; Vegetables: 0; Meat: 0; Milk: 0; Fat: 1; Carbs: 1; Other: 0
Diabetic exchanges are calculated based on the American Diabetes Association
Exchange System. Exchanges are rounded up or down to equal whole numbers.
Therefore, partial exchanges are not included.
Source
California Tree Fruit Agreement
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