Courgettes (zuchinis)
A classic gratin, but with the courgettes cooked separately to prevent too much juice being released during the oven cooking, and so make a dish that is barely moist.
1 hour 20 min.
Easy
3 people
11 IngredientsLast modified on: October 13th 2010
2 
1 
½ 
½ sprig 
1 leaf 
2 tablespoons 
½ sprig 
125 g 
50 g 
Times for this recipe
Preparation: 40 min.
Cooking: 45 min.
All in all: 1 hour 20 min.
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Step by step recipe
Stage 1 - 5 min.
Stage 2 - 10 min.
Cut courgette into fairly thin slices (if possible using a mandoline).
Stage 3 - 1 min.
Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large pan over medium heat, then add ½ bayleaf, ½ sprig thyme and ½ sprig rosemary, 1 leaf sage and 1 garlic clove en chemise.
Cook one minute.
Cook one minute.
Stage 4 - 2 min.
Tip in courgette slices and stir well.
Do not salt, because this will draw out the courgette juices.
Do not salt, because this will draw out the courgette juices.
Stage 5 - 10 min.
Cook for about 10 minutes, until slices are lightly browned.
salt and pepper, mix well, and cook another minute.
salt and pepper, mix well, and cook another minute.
Stage 6 - 5 min.
Remove and discard herbs and garlic, then pour courgettes into a strainer, and leave to drain.
Stage 7 - 10 min.
Stage 8 - 1 min.
Butter an oven-proof dish.
Stage 9 - 3 min.
Put half the courgettes in the dish in an even layer.
Spread half the cheese-cream mixture over.
Spread half the cheese-cream mixture over.
Stage 10 - 3 min.
Add remaining courgettes in a second layer, and add the rest of the cheese-cream mixture.
Stage 11 - 30 min.
Put in the oven for about 20 to 30 minutes...
Stage 12
... until top is golden brown.
Remarks
If you don't have all the herbs specified for the recipe, it doesn't matter, just use what you have.
Source: Home made.
Nutritional information
| Proteins (gr) | Carbohydrates (gr) | Fats (gr) | Energy value (in k-calories) | Energy value (in k-joules) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whole recipe | 20 RDI=7 % | 8 RDI=1 % | 90 RDI=10 % | 960 RDI=50 % | 4,000 RDI: 50 % |
| Per 100 g | 3 RDI=1 % | 1 RDI=0 % | 20 RDI=2 % | 160 RDI=8 % | 680 RDI: 8 % |
| Per person | 6 RDI=2 % | 2 RDI=0 % | 30 RDI=5 % | 320 RDI=20 % | 1,330 RDI: 20 % |
How much will it cost?
- For 3 people : 3.15 €
- Per person : 1.05 €
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