Winter Vegetable Croustade au Gratin
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Servings: 8 - 10
Ingredients:
| Nutritional Info | |
| Per serving | - |
| Energy | 390 Calories |
| Protein | 15 g |
| Carbohydrates | 27 g |
| Fat | 26 g |
| Fibre | 3.8 g |
| Sodium | 481 mg |
| Calcium | 37% / 404 mg |
Suggested Recipes
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2 tbsp (30 mL) butter
1 onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, chopped
4 cups (1 L) your choice of winter vegetables (carrots, turnips, rutabaga, celeriac, parsnips, potatoes, sweet potatoes, etc.), peeled and cut in 1-inch sticks or diced
1 tsp (5 mL) fennel seeds
2 cups (500 mL) Canadian old Cheddar, shredded
2 tbsp (30 mL) butter, melted
2 slices of whole wheat bread, crumbled or diced
3 tbsp (45 mL) chopped fresh parsley
salt and freshly ground pepper
Preparation:
Prep time: 20 min • Cook time: 1h45 • Refrigeration time: 3 to 4 hours
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Cook onion, garlic, vegetables and fennel seeds for 3 to 5 minutes or until onions and garlic are golden. Salt and pepper to taste and transfer to an oven-proof dish.
In a bowl, combine cheese, melted butter, bread crumbs and parsley. Salt and pepper to taste.
Top vegetables evenly with cheese mixture. Bake 15 minutes or until vegetables are soft and cheese topping is golden and crusty. (Make-ahead: The croustade may be prepared ahead and baked or reheated just before serving.)
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Cook onion, garlic, vegetables and fennel seeds for 3 to 5 minutes or until onions and garlic are golden. Salt and pepper to taste and transfer to an oven-proof dish.
In a bowl, combine cheese, melted butter, bread crumbs and parsley. Salt and pepper to taste.
Top vegetables evenly with cheese mixture. Bake 15 minutes or until vegetables are soft and cheese topping is golden and crusty. (Make-ahead: The croustade may be prepared ahead and baked or reheated just before serving.)
Additional Information
- Wine suggestion: Reif Estate (Niagara) is a full-bodied Shiraz, with an intense black fruit quality of ripe plum and cassis infused with hints of white pepper and spice. A rich, warm red wine, ideal for those winter evening dinners.
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