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Root Vegetable Gratin

Root Vegetable Gratin

A delicious and creamy dish made with sweet potatoes, beets, and parsnips, perfect for a cozy meal featuring root vegetables.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings
Calories 250 kcal

Equipment

  • mandoline
  • Sharp Knife
  • cutting board
  • roasting pan

Ingredients
  

Root Vegetables

  • 4 pieces long sweet potatoes uniform in size, roughly 2 inches thick, peeled
  • 6-8 pieces small beets peeled
  • 1 large parsnip or carrot peeled

Dairy

  • 1.25 cups heavy whipping cream
  • 3 oz Parmesan cheese divided
  • 2 oz shredded Gruyere

Spices and Seasonings

  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • Salt to taste
  • Pepper to taste

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Clean and peel all the vegetables. Peel the red beets last to avoid staining your hands.
  • Slice all vegetables into thin rounds using a mandoline or sharp knife, keeping each type separate in its own bowl.
  • Pour ¼ cup of heavy cream over each type of vegetable, add ¼ tsp. of dried thyme, and season with salt and pepper. Toss to coat.
  • Preheat oven to 400°F and grease an oval roasting pan.
  • Pour remaining ¼ cup of heavy whipping cream in the bottom of the pan and add the minced garlic.
  • Layer the sliced sweet potatoes, beets, and parsnips in the pan, alternating between types until filled.
  • Add any remaining heavy whipping cream from bowls into the pan, then top with salt and pepper.
  • Cover the dish with foil and bake for 30 minutes until vegetables are softened. Remove foil, sprinkle with Gruyere and leftover Parmesan, and bake uncovered for another 20 minutes until cheese is golden.

Notes

Using a mandoline will help achieve even slices, but always exercise caution when using it.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 6gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 10000IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 1mg
Keyword baked vegetables, comfort food, gratin, Root Vegetable Gratin, Vegetable Recipe
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