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🌍Authentic French recipe from a France-based creator — ingredients and steps translated below
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Broccoli Au Gratin

Cultural Context

Broccoli Au Gratin is a classic French dish that showcases the versatility of vegetables in rich, creamy sauces. Traditionally served as a side dish, it highlights the French technique of gratin, where ingredients are baked with a topping until golden and crisp. This dish not only elevates simple broccoli but also reflects the French culinary art of transforming humble ingredients into something luxurious. Today, variations abound, with many incorporating different cheeses or vegetables, making it a beloved comfort food worldwide.

FrenchFRside
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
300g de brocoli
1 oignon coupé en dés
2 gousses d'ail
1 poignée de noix
100g de fromage Cantal
1 noix de muscade
2 branches de thym
40cl de lait
25g de beurre
3 cuillères à soupe de farine
du poivre
du sel
de l'eau
de l'huile d'olive

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

gruyere cheese

🥗Healthier: emmental cheese

💰Cheaper: mozzarella

Emmental offers a similar flavor profile at a lower cost.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier and can be used for sautéing.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: cornstarch

Whole wheat flour adds fiber, while cornstarch thickens without gluten.

1

Preheat the oven.

2

In a pot, melt the butter and sauté the diced onion and garlic until translucent.

3

Add the flour to the pot and stir to create a roux.

4

Gradually add the milk while stirring to avoid lumps, and cook until the sauce thickens.

5

Season the béchamel sauce with nutmeg, salt, and pepper.

6

In a baking dish, combine the broccoli, chopped nuts, and thyme.

7

Pour the béchamel sauce over the broccoli mixture and mix well.

8

Top with grated Cantal cheese.

9

Bake in the oven until golden and bubbly.

Cooking Techniques

blanchingsautéingbaking

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

dairygluten

Also Known As

Gratin de Brocoli
Local Name: Brocoli Gratin

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