Turnip and Sweet Potato Gratin

Vegetarian
Health score
6%
Turnip and Sweet Potato Gratin
90 min.
8
178kcal

Suggestions

This Turnip and Sweet Potato Gratin is a delicious and hearty side dish that's perfect for a cozy night in. With a combination of turnips and sweet potatoes, this gratin has a wonderful balance of flavors and textures. The turnips add a nice earthy taste, while the sweet potatoes provide a natural sweetness. The gruyere cheese melts beautifully, creating a creamy and indulgent texture that ties everything together. This dish is also packed with nutrients, providing a good source of vitamins A, C, and B6, as well as manganese and phosphorus. The preparation is simple and straightforward, making it a great option for a weeknight meal or a potluck contribution. The baking time ensures that the flavors meld together, resulting in a comforting and satisfying dish that's sure to impress. Whether you're serving it alongside roasted meats or enjoying it as a vegetarian main course, this Turnip and Sweet Potato Gratin is a delicious and nutritious option that's sure to become a favorite.

Ingredients

  • 1.5 pounds turnip peeled cut into ¼-inch-thick rounds ( 3 medium)
  • serving coarse mustard 
  • 0.3 cup flour all-purpose
  • pound sweet potatoes and into peeled cut into ¼-inch-thick rounds ( 2 medium)
  • tablespoons butter unsalted cut into pieces
  • 0.8 cup vegetable broth low-sodium
  • 0.3 cup sauvignon blanc white wine dry white such as sauvignon blanc
  • ounces gruyere cheese grated

Equipment

  • oven
  • knife
  • baking pan
  • aluminum foil

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In an 8-inch square baking dish, arrange a single layer of turnips and sweet potatoes, overlapping slightly. Season with salt and pepper and sprinkle with one-third of the flour. Repeat to make 3 more layers, sprinkling with salt, pepper, and flour between layers. Dot top layer with butter, then slowly pour broth and wine into dish, keeping layers intact. Cover with foil and bake until vegetables are tender when pierced with a knife, 45 minutes.
  2. Increase oven temperature to 425 degrees.
  3. Remove foil and sprinkle cheese over dish.
  4. Bake until cheese is golden and bubbling, 12 to 15 minutes.
  5. Let gratin sit 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Calories178kcal
Protein14.67%
Fat38.91%
Carbs46.42%

Properties

Glycemic Index
29.75
Glycemic Load
10.66
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
12.233913009581%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
0.01mg
Kaempferol
0.01mg
Myricetin
0.02mg
Quercetin
0.01mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:178.19kcal
8.91%
Fat:7.59g
11.68%
Saturated Fat:4.5g
28.15%
Carbohydrates:20.38g
6.79%
Net Carbohydrates:16.92g
6.15%
Sugar:5.77g
6.41%
Cholesterol:23.12mg
7.71%
Sodium:196.71mg
8.55%
Alcohol:0.77g
100%
Protein:6.44g
12.88%
Vitamin A:8266.18IU
165.32%
Vitamin C:19.22mg
23.3%
Calcium:187.51mg
18.75%
Manganese:0.29mg
14.6%
Phosphorus:141.1mg
14.11%
Fiber:3.46g
13.83%
Potassium:370.96mg
10.6%
Vitamin B6:0.21mg
10.44%
Copper:0.17mg
8.45%
Vitamin B1:0.12mg
7.92%
Magnesium:29.86mg
7.47%
Vitamin B5:0.73mg
7.26%
Vitamin B2:0.12mg
7.09%
Folate:27.71µg
6.93%
Zinc:0.99mg
6.58%
Selenium:4.56µg
6.52%
Iron:0.82mg
4.54%
Vitamin B3:0.91mg
4.53%
Vitamin B12:0.23µg
3.88%
Vitamin E:0.3mg
1.99%
Vitamin K:1.75µg
1.67%