Description
This Mediterranean Layered Beet, Sweet Potato & Feta Gratin with Walnuts is a hearty and flavorful dish that combines the earthy sweetness of beets and sweet potatoes with creamy feta cheese and crunchy walnuts, all baked to perfection.
Ingredients
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For the Vegetables
- 2 medium beets, peeled and thinly sliced
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced
- 1 small onion, thinly sliced
For the Cheese & Sauce
- 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1 cup heavy cream or coconut cream
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
- Salt & black pepper to taste
For the Topping
- 1/4 cup walnuts, roughly chopped
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Mix Cream Mixture: In a small bowl, mix cream, garlic, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Layer Vegetables: In a greased baking dish, layer sweet potato slices, beets, and onion slices. Sprinkle a portion of feta between layers. Repeat until all vegetables and feta are used.
- Pour Cream Mixture: Pour the cream mixture evenly over the layered vegetables.
- Add Toppings: Top with walnuts and drizzle with olive oil. Cover with foil and bake for 35–40 minutes. Remove foil and bake an additional 15 minutes until vegetables are tender and top is golden.
- Final Touch: Let cool slightly, garnish with fresh parsley, and serve warm.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 340 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: Not specified
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: Not specified
- Unsaturated Fat: Not specified
- Trans Fat: Not specified
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: Not specified
