Gratinated Broccoli

Name: Gratinated Broccoli
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: Broccoli to clean 2.2 lbs; Parmigiano Reggiano PDO cheese to grate 1.4 oz; Black pepper to taste; Whole milk 1 cup; Type 00 flour 0.9 oz; Butter 2 tbsp; Nutmeg to taste; Fine salt to taste

220.8

Calories per serving

Vegetarian

Energy Kcal 220.8
Carbohydrates g 16.7
of which sugars g 11.1
Protein g 13.7
Fats g 11
of which saturated fat g 5.9
Fiber g 25.6
Cholesterol mg 8.6
Sodium mg 301.5

Difficulty: Easy
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Serving: 4 persone

PRESENTATION

Broccoli are the protagonists of many tasty recipes: bundles, pasta dishes, flans, and creamy soups that showcase the versatility and flavor potential of these vegetables. Here, we present them in their most traditional form: gratinated broccoli, a side dish that is as simple as it is appetizing, also excellent in the version with cauliflower and perfect for your winter menus. This preparation enhances the bold flavor of broccoli by contrasting it with a smooth and aromatic béchamel sauce that envelops them in a creamy embrace. Gratinated broccoli is a rustic and quick dish based on vegetables, perfect for cold season menus.

If you'd like to try a lighter version, then try our pan-fried broccoli or the broccoli, cauliflower, and Belgian endive salad.

INGREDIENTS

220.8

Calories per serving

Broccoli 2.2 lbs (1 kg) - to clean

Parmigiano Reggiano PDO cheese 1.4 oz (40 g) - to grate

Black pepper to taste

for the béchamel: Whole milk 1 cup (250 g); Type 00 flour 0.9 oz (25 g); Butter 2 tbsp (25 g); Nutmeg to taste; Fine salt to taste

Preparation

How to prepare Gratinated Broccoli

To prepare the gratinated broccoli, start with homemade béchamel sauce: melt the butter in a saucepan over low heat 1. Add the flour all at once 2 and cook for one minute, being careful not to let the bottom stick, stirring with a spoon. Pour the room-temperature milk in three additions 3.

Thicken by stirring with a whisk 4, you should obtain a thick, lump-free sauce. Season with salt, pepper, and nutmeg 5. Trim the broccoli to obtain the florets 6 and wash them.

Blanch the florets in salted water for 6 minutes 7, then drain them in a bowl of ice water 8. Pat the broccoli dry 9.

Pour some béchamel sauce on the bottom of a baking dish 10, add a first layer of broccoli 11 and more béchamel sauce 12.

Create a second layer with the remaining broccoli 13 and béchamel sauce, top with grated cheese 14. Bake in a preheated static oven at 400°F (200°C) for 17 minutes, then switch to the grill setting at 450°F (230°C) for 4-5 minutes. Serve the gratinated broccoli hot 15.

Storage

Store the gratinated broccoli in the refrigerator for 2-3 days. It is possible to freeze them and then thaw them directly in the oven if you used fresh ingredients.

Tip

For those who love a crunchy touch, just sprinkle some bread crumbs on the surface of the pan before baking. Do not throw away the broccoli stem but use it to prepare a vegetable broth.

For the translation of some texts, artificial intelligence tools may have been used.

Gratinated Broccoli

PRESENTATION

INGREDIENTS

How to prepare Gratinated Broccoli

Storage

Tip

RELATED RECIPES