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Harvest Gratin
Purple artichokes, cauliflower and mozzarella combined with bechamel sauce in a gratin to cheer up the end of summer.
62 K 4.2/5 (37 reviews)
1 hour 15 min.
Easy
8 people
7 IngredientsLast modified on: September 20th 2015
For 8 people, you will need:
- 1
3 lb + 1.3 oz cauliflower - 2
2 lb + 3.2 oz purple globe artichokes - 3
1.5 oz butter - 4
1 lb + 5.1 oz bechamel sauce - 5
1 lb + 1.6 oz mozzarella - 6
salt - 7
pepper
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Times for this recipe
Preparation: 30 min.
Cooking: 45 min.
All in all: 1 hour 15 min.
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Step by step recipe
Stage 1 - 10 min.
Prepare 3 lb + 1.3 oz cauliflower.
Stage 2 - 5 min.
Stage 3 - 10 min.
Prepare 2 lb + 3.2 oz purple globe artichokes.
Stage 4 - 5 min.
Boil in salted water and, like the cauliflower, only until barely done.
Stage 5 - 1 min.
Stage 6 - 2 min.
Arrange a layer of cauliflower in the bottom, then a layer of artichoke.
Salt and pepper lightly.
Salt and pepper lightly.
Stage 7 - 2 min.
Pour half the bechamel sauce over.
Stage 8 - 2 min.
Then add the rest of the cauliflower and pour the remaining bechamel over.
Stage 9 - 3 min.
Top with 1 lb + 1.6 oz mozzarella in thin slices.
Lightly salt and pepper once more.
Lightly salt and pepper once more.
Stage 10 - 35 min.
Bake for 30 to 40 minutes...
Stage 11
...until the top is nicely browned.
Remarks
If you don't have any purple artichokes, use a normal artichoke sliced into rounds.
Keeping: Several days in the fridge, covered with plastic film.
Source: Home made.
Nutritional information
| Proteins (gr) | Carbohydrates (gr) | Fats (gr) | Energy value (in k-calories) | Energy value (in k-joules) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whole recipe | 240 RDI=90 % | 390 RDI=40 % | 370 RDI=60 % | 3,760 RDI=190 % | 15,750 RDI: 190 % |
| Per 100 g | 6 RDI=3 % | 10 RDI=1 % | 10 RDI=2 % | 110 RDI=5 % | 450 RDI: 5 % |
| Per person | 30 RDI=10 % | 50 RDI=5 % | 50 RDI=7 % | 470 RDI=20 % | 1,970 RDI: 20 % |
How much will it cost?
- For 8 people : 9.75 €
- Per person : 1.25 €
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Note: Be careful, these prices are only an estimate, you can consult the table of prices by ingredients used for this estimate.
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