ZUCCHINI AND ASPARAGUS EN PAPILLOTE

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Make and share this Zucchini and Asparagus En Papillote recipe from Food.com.

Provided by That is Dr House to

Categories     Vegetable

Time 10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 medium zucchini
1 medium leek
8 ounces baby asparagus, trimmed
4 sprigs fresh tarragon
4 whole garlic cloves, unpeeled
salt
fresh ground pepper
1 egg, beaten (optional)
water, plus (optional)
cornstarch, to make paste (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°F.
  • Using a potato peeler slice the zucchini lenghtwise into strips.
  • Cut the leek into very fine julienne strips and cut the asparagus into 2 in even lenghts.
  • Cut out 4 sheets of parchament paper. 12 X 15 inch size. Fold in half. Draw a large curve to make a heart shape when unfolded. Cut along inside of line and open out.
  • Divide the vegetables between each heart. Position the filling on one side of the fold line and top with tarragon and the unpeeled garlic clove. Season to taste.
  • Brush the edges with the egg and fold over. You may also fold without using the egg. This takes a bit more practice. http://www.sundaysupper.com/parch.htm give directions and shows photos of the no egg technique. For Vegan, omit the egg. If you do want to seal it, use the cornstarch and water paste method.
  • Pleat the edges so it is sealed. lay on cookie sheet and bake for 10 minutes. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 45.1, Fat 0.3, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 15.9, Carbohydrate 9.6, Fiber 2.7, Sugar 3.7, Protein 3

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