“Excellent blend of flavors”: here is the best zucchini caviar recipe according to 750g readers

Zucchini, we eat them all summer. As a gratin, flan or simply pan-fried, they are adored by young and old alike. But did you know that it was possible to cook the zucchini in verrine ? To change eggplant caviar, try this revisited version with ultra-gourmet zucchini. The little extra that changes everything? Warm parmesan cream added on top! Find out how to make the internet users’ favorite 750g recipe.

For 4 people

Preparation: 15 mins

Cooking: 30 mins

1. Wash the zucchini, cut the ends and cut them into sections of the same size.

2. Heat a large pot of water to a boil.

3. Plunge the courgettes into boiling water for 15 minutes.

4. Drain the zucchini then with a fork, mash them lightly.

5. Peel a clove of garlic and crush it. Peel the half onion and chop it into small cubes.

6. Heat the olive oil in a sauté pan then sauté the onion for a minute.

7. Add the zucchini then season with the cumin, Provencal herbs and crushed garlic clove.

8. Add salt and pepper, stir and cook for 5 minutes.

9. Remove to a bowl and let cool before putting everything in the fridge.

10. Cut ¾ of the parmesan into small dice and put them in a heavy-bottomed saucepan.

11. Add the liquid cream and bring to a simmer over low heat, stirring all the way through. The cheese should be well melted. Let cool.

12. With a paring knife, make shavings of parmesan with the rest of the cheese.

13. Fill the verrines 2/3 full with the zucchini caviar, then add the lukewarm parmesan cream. Sprinkle with parmesan shavings and enjoy!

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