CREAM OF THE CROP VEGETABLE FRICASSEE WITH FRIED TOAST POINTS

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Cream of the Crop Vegetable Fricassee with Fried Toast Points image

Provided by Robert Irvine : Food Network

Time 50m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 20

3 tablespoons butter
1 cup finely diced onion
1/2 cup roughly chopped mushrooms
1/2 cup diced celery
2 teaspoons chopped garlic
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3/4 cup vegetable stock
2 cups baby carrots, blanched
1/4 pound peeled asparagus, cut into 1-inch pieces and blanched
1/2 cup blanched, roughly chopped green pepper
1/2 cup blanched, chopped yellow squash
1/2 cup blanched, chopped zucchini
2 teaspoons freshly chopped thyme leaves
2 teaspoons freshly chopped chives leaves
2 teaspoons freshly chopped parsley leaves
1/4 cup mascarpone cheese
1/4 cup heavy cream
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 cup canola oil
6 slices white bread

Steps:

  • Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onions, mushrooms, celery and garlic and saute until tender. Add the flour and form a roux, stirring to incorporate the butter and flour.
  • Slowly add the vegetable stock and stir until smooth. Continue to cook until the sauce coats the back of a spoon. If the sauce looks too thick you can add more stock or water to thin it down.
  • Add all the blanched vegetables to the sauce along with the fresh herbs. Cook for 5 minutes, gently stirring, over medium heat. Add the mascarpone and heavy cream and allow to reduce for another 5 more minutes. Season with salt and pepper. While the sauce is simmering, add the canola oil to a large skillet, over medium heat, until smoking. Slice the bread into triangles and shallow-fry on both sides until golden brown. Remove from the oil, drain on paper towels and set aside. To serve, place a ladle of vegetable stew into each large soup bowl and garnish with fried toast points.
  • Cook's Note: Blanching vegetable is a great way to speed up the cooking process of any dish and is very simple to do. Simply cook vegetables in boiling salted water until vegetables are still firm but cooked, then remove from boiling water and place into a bowl of iced water to stop the cooking process. Drain and set aside until ready to use.

Cheney Theron
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This recipe is too complicated and time-consuming. I don't have the time or patience to make this dish.


Paramount
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my dish turned out nothing like the picture. The vegetables were undercooked and the sauce was too thin. I'm not sure what went wrong.


Nayden Stoimenov
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This dish was a disappointment. The vegetables were overcooked and mushy, and the sauce was bland. The fried toast points were soggy and oily. I would not recommend this recipe.


Khan Bhai2424
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This recipe is a keeper! The vegetables were cooked perfectly, and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. The fried toast points were a great addition, adding a nice crunch to the dish. I'll definitely be making this again.


Sharleen Cassidy
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I've made this recipe several times now, and it's always a hit. The vegetables are always cooked perfectly, and the sauce is so creamy and flavorful. I love the addition of fried toast points, which add a nice crunchy contrast to the creamy sauce. Th


Kitu Siraiki
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This dish was absolutely delicious! The vegetables were cooked to perfection, and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. The fried toast points added a nice crunchy contrast to the creamy sauce. I highly recommend this recipe.


Asad Kanwal
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and always turns out perfect. The vegetables are always cooked perfectly, and the sauce is so creamy and flavorful. I always serve it with fried toast points, and they're always a hit. This is definitely one o


Ronald Davis
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This fricassee was easy to make and turned out delicious. The vegetables were cooked perfectly, and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I served it over rice, and it was a hit with my family. I'll definitely be making this again.


Kingsley Nampaana pii
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I'm a vegetarian, and I'm always looking for new and exciting vegetarian dishes to try. This vegetable fricassee fit the bill perfectly. The sauce is rich and creamy, and the vegetables are cooked to perfection. I especially loved the fried toast poi


Khadiza Akter
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. I had some zucchini, carrots, and peas that I needed to use up, and this fricassee was the perfect solution. The dish turned out great, and my family loved it.


sn Sumon
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I'm not usually a fan of vegetable dishes, but this fricassee changed my mind. The sauce is so creamy and flavorful, and the vegetables are cooked perfectly. I especially loved the fried toast points, which added a nice crunchy texture. This dish is


Cumsin Herassin
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This fricassee was a hit at my dinner party! Everyone loved the creamy sauce and the variety of vegetables. The fried toast points were a great addition, adding a nice crunch to the dish. I'll definitely be making this again.


Jose Figueroa
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I've tried many vegetable fricassee recipes, but this one is by far the best. The addition of fried toast points is genius, and it takes the dish to a whole new level. I highly recommend this recipe to anyone who loves creamy, flavorful dishes.


Wena Kgaswane
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This vegetable fricassee recipe is a delightful symphony of flavors and textures. The creamy sauce is rich and flavorful, and the vegetables are cooked to perfection, retaining their vibrant colors and crispness. The fried toast points add a delightf