Mixed Courgette and Cherry Tomato Clafouti With Cheese

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 3
Mixed Courgette and Cherry Tomato Clafouti With Cheese
in Main

Prep

10 min

Cook

30 min

Ready In

40 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 yellow courgette , sliced
1 green courgette , sliced
100 g cherry tomatoes , halved
2 garlic cloves , crushed
25 g butter ( optional )
2 eggs , beaten
3 tablespoons creme fraiche or 3 tablespoons sour cream
100 ml 1 % low-fat milk
25 g self raising flour
50 -75 g grated parmesan cheese
salt
fresh ground black pepper

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
365
Sugar
4g
Fat
29g
Mixed Courgette and Cherry Tomato Clafouti With Cheese is a French-inspired savoury dish that is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. Clafouti is traditionally sweet and made with cherries, but this savoury version combines courgettes, cherry tomatoes, and cheesy goodness. It's a crowd-pleaser that is both filling and easy to make.

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 200C / 180C fan / Gas 6.
2.Heat the butter in a medium frying pan, add the courgettes and garlic, season, fry gently until tender for about 5 minutes.
3.Meanwhile, mix the eggs, creme fraiche or sour cream, milk and flour in a large bowl. Season and whisk until smooth.
4.Add the cooked courgettes to a 20cm / 8 inch baking dish, followed by the cherry tomatoes.
5.Pour the egg mixture over the courgettes and tomatoes and sprinkle the parmesan cheese on top.
6.Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown and puffed up.

PROS

Mixed Courgette and Cherry Tomato Clafouti With Cheese is a cheesy and hearty dish that is easy to make and versatile.

It’s great for a family dinner or to take to a potluck.

It’s also a great way to use up your excess zucchini and cherry tomatoes from the garden.

CONS

The dish is high in fat and calories due to the butter and cheese content.

It can be heavy if overeaten.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Mixed Courgette and Cherry Tomato Clafouti With Cheese contains courgettes which are low in calories and high in vitamin C and potassium.
Tomatoes are high in antioxidants like lycopene which may help prevent cancer and heart disease.
Parmesan cheese is high in calcium which is essential for strong bones.

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