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Zucchini Purée, quick to prepare — Photo : AFTouch-Cuisine
Prep30 min
Cook20 min
Total50 min
Servings4 serv.
1.2 kg of small garden zucchini, 4 eggs, 40 g of butter and a drizzle of ripe olive oil. The zucchini cooks for 10 minutes in water, then you blend it with garlic and nutmeg. Next, you pour the purée into small earthenware dishes, crack an egg in the center and bake for 4 minutes at 200 °C. It's ready.
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Ingredients for 4 servings
servings
2.6 lb (1.2 kg) small garden zucchini, just washed
4 eggs, size 0 or 1, or quail eggs
4 garlic cloves, peeled and germ removed
1.4 oz (40 g) of half-salted farmhouse butter
1 drizzle of ripe olive oil
1 grating of nutmeg
Salt and ground pepper
Step-by-step recipe
1 Slice 3.25 lb (1.5 kg) of zucchini into rounds.
2 Pour them into a saucepan, cover with water, salt and pepper, then add the four peeled and germ-removed garlic cloves. The cooking time will be 10 minutes after boiling.
3 Drain in a colander, press your zucchini and garlic cloves hard to extract all the water.
4 Blend them while adding your 1.4 oz (40 g) of butter, season with pepper and salt, and add your grating of nutmeg.
5 Preheat the oven to 390°F (200 °C) (Gas mark 6-7).
6 Place your purée in four small earthenware dishes, then make a small hole in the center and crack an egg into it.
7 Place them in the middle of the oven and cook for four minutes.
8 Take them out and before serving, drizzle them with a dash of olive oil and a turn of the pepper mill. You can prepare your dishes in advance and only add the eggs and oven cooking when your guests are about to sit at the table.
Chef Patrick's Comment
On either side of the Mediterranean, don't hesitate to serve this simple recipe that will always be a great success.
Frequently asked questions
Can I replace the butter with another fat?
Yes, but butter gives the puree its creaminess. If you prefer olive oil, reduce to 30ml. Crème fraîche works too, 60g, it becomes richer and less light.
Can I prepare the puree ahead of time?
Yes, that's the whole point. Blend the puree, pour it into the dishes, cover and chill up to 24 hours. Add the egg and bake 4 minutes just before serving.
Why press the courgettes hard after cooking?
Water makes the puree sloppy and dilutes flavour. By pressing firmly, you extract maximum moisture. Result: dense puree, well-integrated garlic, texture that holds.
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