White Vegetable Gratin Recipe
Total time: 30 to 60 minutes
Preparation time: 15 minutes
Cooking time: 20 minutes
Difficulty: Easy
Chef's Note
You can replace the cream with béchamel, parmesan or Gruyere.
Ingredients
For 4 servings
- 250 g (9 oz.) cauliflower florets
- 250 g (9 oz.) celery hearts, finely chopped
- 250 g (9 oz.) cooked salsify (fresh, frozen or canned)
- 200 ml (3/4 cup) liquid cream, heavy or light
- 2 egg yolks
- 50 g (2 oz.) grated parmesan
- a pinch of nutmeg
- a pinch of salt
Method
- Preheat the oven to 200° C (400° F).
- Steam the fresh cauliflower and celery for 10 minutes, or cook in a pressure cooker for 8 minutes. If using frozen vegetables, bring a pot of salted water to a boil, add the vegetables and cook for 7 minutes after the water returns to a boil.
- Meanwhile, combine the cream, egg yolks, parmesan and nutmeg.
- Drain the cauliflower and cut the florets into small pieces. Cut the salsify and celery into short lengths. Combine the vegetables in the gratin dish.
- Pour the parmesan sauce on top and place in the oven for 10 minutes. Finish cooking under the broiler, gratinéing for about 3 minutes until the surface is nicely browned.
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Inspired by a recipe by Nicole Seeman, adapted by MSCOMM
Photo: Agence Protéines
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