PETITS FARCIS

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Provided by Fredéric Morin

Categories     Onion     Tomato     Parmesan     Eggplant     Zucchini     Yellow Squash

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 20

4 small new onions, with tops attached
4 small pattypan squashes
4 small tomatoes
4 small eggplants
4 bell peppers
4 small zucchini
Stuffing
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 tablespoon neutral oil
8 ounces (225 g) ground veal
8 ounces (225 g) ground pork
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 slice white bread, crust removed, crumbled and soaked in 2 tablespoons milk
1/4 cup (30 g) grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh thyme leaves
1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds
1/4 teaspoon finely chopped garlic
1/4 teaspoon dried chile flakes
Salt and pepper
Olive oil for drizzling

Steps:

  • 1. Cut the top one-third off the onions, squashes, tomatoes, eggplants, and peppers, and set aside to use as caps. Cut the zucchini in half lengthwise. With a melon baller or an espresso spoon, scoop out the inside of each vegetable the best you can. Leave the walls about 1/4 inch (6 mm) thick. Set the vegetables aside.
  • 2. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). To make the stuffing, in a small frying pan, sweat the onion in the oil over medium heat for 4 to 5 minutes, or until translucent. Remove from the heat.
  • 3. In a bowl, combine the veal, pork, cooked onion, egg, bread, Parmesan, thyme, fennel seeds, garlic, chile flakes, and a pinch each of salt and pepper. Mix together using your hands; it should have the texture of a raw meatball.
  • 4. Divide the meat mixture among the vegetables, stuffing it carefully and deeply inside each one. Stand the vegetables, without their caps, in an oiled gratin dish or cake pan. Bake for 20 minutes, or until the meat is cooked but not colored. Remove from the oven, top each vegetable with its cap, and return to the oven for another 10 minutes, or until the tops are getting crispy and the meat is sizzling.
  • 5. Remove from the oven and drizzle olive oil on top. Serve lukewarm.

Zubairshah
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my petits farcis turned out really dry. Maybe I didn't cook them long enough?


Robyn Lee Rawlings
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These petits farcis are a great way to use up leftover vegetables.


Mediko Franca
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I've never made petits farcis before, but this recipe made it easy. They turned out great and I'll definitely be making them again.


Sajath Mohamed
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I made these petits farcis for a special occasion and they were a huge success. Everyone raved about them.


Susan Lemon
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These petits farcis were disappointing. The vegetables were overcooked and the filling was bland.


Praise Idahosa
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I'm not a big fan of stuffed vegetables, but these petits farcis were actually pretty good. I'll definitely make them again.


Iftikhar Qasim
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These petits farcis are a great make-ahead meal. I made them the night before and they were just as good the next day.


Ntutuzelo Mxokozeli
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I made these for a potluck and they were a big hit. Everyone loved them!


Md. Shofiqul Islam
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The recipe was easy to follow and the dish turned out great. I especially liked the tomato sauce.


Ricky Otidi
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These petits farcis were a bit bland for my taste. I think I'll add more herbs and spices next time.


Thomas Hammock
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I've made this dish several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I highly recommend it!


Mohammad Aadil
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This dish is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's definitely worth it. The end result is a flavorful and satisfying meal.


Kushal thakuri
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I made these for dinner last night and they were a hit! My family loved them.


KAshi MEHAR
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These petits farcis were absolutely delicious! The flavors were incredible and the texture was perfect. I will definitely be making this dish again.