Courgettes/Zucchini au gratin (Dovlecei Brinza)

10m
Prep Time
40m
Cook Time
50m
Ready In

Recipe: #41224

July 18, 2023



"This is a recipe from a very old cookbook that I was given as a present from my wonderful Mum. I have often overlooked this recipe, but I do so want to try this recipe that originates from Romania. I think smaller courgettes would work better, but it would be up to the cook! To vary the dish, thinly sliced tomatoes can be added to each layer. Note: Butter, breadcrumbs, parsley and cream are approximate, as it will depend on what you prefer to use."

Original is 4 servings

Nutritional

  • Serving Size: 1 (83 g)
  • Calories 214.1
  • Total Fat - 16.5 g
  • Saturated Fat - 9.8 g
  • Cholesterol - 40.9 mg
  • Sodium - 272.1 mg
  • Total Carbohydrate - 8.2 g
  • Dietary Fiber - 0.5 g
  • Sugars - 1.2 g
  • Protein - 9 g
  • Calcium - 247.8 mg
  • Iron - 0.8 mg
  • Vitamin C - 10.4 mg
  • Thiamin - 0.1 mg

Step by Step Method

Step 1

Wash and trim the ends of the courgettes, but leave the courgettes whole.

Step 2

Put them in a pan with water to cover, add some salt and cook over a moderate heat until they are just tender; cool and cut lengthwise into halves.

Step 3

Generously rub a casserole dish with butter and sprinkle all around it with breadcrumbs.

Step 4

Place a layer of courgettes, cut side up, at the bottom of the dish & sprinkle with grated cheese, dot generously with some butter, then some parsley & salt and pepper to taste.

Step 5

Repeat this procedure until all the courgettes are used up; cover the top layer of courgettes with grated cheese and breadcrumbs and bake in a moderate oven (180C/350F,Gas4) for 30 minutes.

Step 6

Serve with the slightly sweetened cream or sour cream.

Tips


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