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)  : Stage 1
Preheat your oven to 392°F or 200°C.

Wash and brush 3 courgettes, trim off ends.

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

Stage 3 - ⌛ 1 min.
Courgettes (zuchinis)  : Stage 3
Heat 4 tablespoons olive oil in a large pan over medium heat, then add 1 bayleaf, 1 sprig thyme and 1 sprig rosemary, 2 leaves sage and 2 cloves garlic en chemise.

Cook one minute.

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

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

Stage 5 - ⌛ 10 min.
Courgettes (zuchinis)  : Stage 5
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)  : Stage 6
Remove and discard herbs and garlic, then pour courgettes into a strainer, and leave to drain.

Stage 7 - ⌛ 10 min.
Courgettes (zuchinis)  : Stage 7
Prepare gratin mixture by mixing 250 ml cream with 1100 g Comté cheese, salt and pepper.

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

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

Spread half the cheese-cream mixture over.

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

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

Stage 12
Courgettes (zuchinis)  : 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 recipe40 RDI=20 %20 RDI=2 %190 RDI=30 %1,910 RDI=100 %8,000 RDI: 100 %
Per 100 g3 RDI=1 %1 RDI=0 %20 RDI=2 %160 RDI=8 %680 RDI: 8 %
Per person6 RDI=2 %2 RDI=0 %30 RDI=5 %320 RDI=20 %1,330 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
Possible allergens in this recipe: milk
How much will it cost?
  • For 6 people : 6.25 €
  • Per person : 1.05 €

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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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