Description
A vibrant and flavorful gratin featuring layers of earthy beets, sweet potatoes, and creamy feta cheese, topped with crunchy walnuts and a hint of Mediterranean herbs. Perfect as a side dish or a light vegetarian main.
Ingredients
- 2 large beets, peeled and thinly sliced
- 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced
- 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup vegetable broth
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish with olive oil.
- In a small bowl, mix olive oil, minced garlic, oregano, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Arrange a layer of sweet potato slices in the bottom of the baking dish, overlapping slightly. Brush with the oil mixture.
- Add a layer of beet slices over the sweet potatoes, then sprinkle with some feta cheese and walnuts. Repeat layers, finishing with a layer of sweet potatoes on top.
- Pour vegetable broth over the gratin. Cover with foil and bake for 40 minutes.
- Remove foil, sprinkle remaining feta and walnuts on top. Bake uncovered for another 15-20 minutes, until vegetables are tender and top is golden.
- Let cool slightly before serving. Garnish with fresh parsley.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Method: Side Dish
- Cuisine: Mediterranean