Harvest Gratin
Purple artichokes, cauliflower and mozzarella combined with bechamel sauce in a gratin to cheer up the end of summer.
55 K 4.2/5 (37 reviews)
1 hour 15 min.
Easy
12 people
7 IngredientsLast modified on: September 20th 2015
For 12 people, you will need:
- 1
2 kgs 100 g cauliflower - 2
1 kg 500 g purple globe artichokes - 3
60 g butter - 4
900 g bechamel sauce - 5
750 g mozzarella - 6
salt - 7
pepper - Total weight: 5,310 grams
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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 2 kgs 100 g cauliflower.
Stage 2 - 5 min.
Stage 3 - 10 min.
Prepare 1 kg 500 g 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 750 g 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 | 360 RDI=140 % | 580 RDI=60 % | 560 RDI=90 % | 5,640 RDI=280 % | 23,630 RDI: 280 % |
| 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 12 people : $15.80
- Per person : $1.35
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Cauliflower
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Purple globe artichokes
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Bechamel sauce
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Mozzarella
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