Courgettes (zuchinis)


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.
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Last modified on: October 13th 2010
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Times for this recipe
Preparation: 40 min.
Cooking: 45 min.
All in all: 1 hour 20 min.
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Stage 1 - 5 min.
Courgettes (zuchinis)
Preheat your oven to 392°F or 200°C.

Wash and brush 1 courgette, trim off ends.

Stage 2 - 10 min.
Courgettes (zuchinis)
Cut courgette into fairly thin slices (if possible using a mandoline).

Stage 3 - 1 min.
Courgettes (zuchinis)
Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large pan over medium heat, then add 13 bayleaf, 13 sprig thyme and 13 sprig rosemary, 1 leaf sage and 1 garlic clove en chemise.

Cook one minute.

Stage 4 - 2 min.
Courgettes (zuchinis)
Tip in courgette slices and stir well.

Do not salt, because this will draw out the courgette juices.

Stage 5 - 10 min.
Courgettes (zuchinis)
Cook for about 10 minutes, until slices are lightly browned.

salt and pepper, mix well, and cook another minute.

Stage 6 - 5 min.
Courgettes (zuchinis)
Remove and discard herbs and garlic, then pour courgettes into a strainer, and leave to drain.

Stage 7 - 10 min.
Courgettes (zuchinis)
Prepare gratin mixture by mixing 85 ml cream with 135 g Comté cheese, salt and pepper.

Stage 8 - 1 min.
Courgettes (zuchinis)
Butter an oven-proof dish.

Stage 9 - 3 min.
Courgettes (zuchinis)
Put half the courgettes in the dish in an even layer.

Spread half the cheese-cream mixture over.

Stage 10 - 3 min.
Courgettes (zuchinis)
Add remaining courgettes in a second layer, and add the rest of the cheese-cream mixture.

Stage 11 - 30 min.
Courgettes (zuchinis)
Put in the oven for about 20 to 30 minutes...

Stage 12
Courgettes (zuchinis)
... 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 recipe10 RDI=5 %5 RDI=1 %60 RDI=10 %650 RDI=30 %2,720 RDI: 30 %
Per 100 g3 RDI=1 %1 RDI=0 %20 RDI=2 %160 RDI=8 %680 RDI: 8 %
Per person6 RDI=3 %2 RDI=0 %30 RDI=5 %320 RDI=20 %1,360 RDI: 20 %
The % figures are calculated in relation to the Recommended Dietary Intake , or RDI of 2,000 k-calories (or 8,400 k-joules) per day for a woman Change to a man
Possible allergens in this recipe: milk
How much will it cost?
  • For 2 people : 2.15 €
  • Per person : 1.10 €

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  • Very easy, very good. Thanks! Sauteeing the herbs & garlic gave it a nice, subtle flavor. Cooking then draining really helped reduce the water. I used yellow squash from garden in honor of the maille jaune. Vive le Tour!
    Posted by Karen july 24th 2009 at 11:39 n° 1

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