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Potato, Leek and Fennel Gratin

Estimated Nutritional Profile
Nutrient Quantity
Protein (g)133.2418
Energy (kCal)2279.3379
Carbohydrates (g)45.4724
Total fats (g)176.1707
Temporal Sequence of Cooking Processes
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    Utensils Used
    | 1. Rinse and trim off stalks of fennel. Discard the hard outer covering. Slice off bottom of bulbs and remove the center core. Slice the bulb lengthwise into 1/4" slices. | 2. Remove outer covering from the leeks and trim off the dark green sections. Slice remaining into 1/4" slices. | 3. Sauté fennel and leek slices in butter over med-high heat about 5 minutes in a large skillet. Add 3/4 tsp salt and 1 tsp thyme cover and simmer for about 10 minutes. Set aside. | 4. Combine potato slices, flour and 1/2 tsp salt in zip-top bag and shake to coat. Arrange half of these slices in a well buttered 13"x9" baking dish. | 5. Mix whipping cream and milk. Pour half of this mixture over potatoes in pan. Sprinkle with 1 1/2 cups of Gruyere cheese and 1 tsp of thyme. Spoon sautéed fennel/leeks over cheese and top with remaining potatoes. Sprinkle with remaining cheese, 1 tsp thyme, and pepper. | 6. Bake, covered, at 400 degrees for 45 minutes. Uncover and bake an additional 15 minutes or until browned. Let stand 10 minutes. | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
    Estimated Nutritional Profile for Ingredients
    Ingredient Name Quantity Unit State Energy (kcal) Carbohydrates Protein (g) Total Lipid (Fat) (g)
    fennel bulb 2 - - - -
    leek 2 108.58 25.186999999999998 2.67 0.534
    butter 2 tablespoons melted 171.0 7.857 5.343 14.4
    salt 3/4 teaspoon - - - -
    thyme 1 teaspoon chopped 0.8079999999999999 0.1956 0.0445 0.0134
    baking potato 2 peeled sliced - - - -
    purpose flour 2 tablespoons - - - -
    salt 1/2 teaspoon - - - -
    whipping cream 3/4 cup 262.8 2.6639999999999997 1.953 27.819000000000003
    milk 2/3 cup 99.2267 7.7755 5.124 5.3192
    gruyere cheese 3 cups shredded 1635.48 1.4256 118.0476 128.0664
    thyme 2 teaspoons chopped 0.8079999999999999 0.1956 0.0445 0.0134
    pepper 1/4 teaspoon ground 1.4432 0.3677 0.0597 0.0187

    - Means that suitable USDA nutrition profile could not be mapped for this ingredient-unit combination.



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