RCI-VG.004.1295.001
Spiced Sweet Potato and Rutabaga Gratin
Spiced Sweet Potato and Rutabaga Gratin from the Recidemia collection
Prep20 min
Cook90 min
Total110 min
Servings4
Difficultyintermediate
Ingredients
- rutabaga½ mediumpeeled and cut into ¼-inch slices (2½ to 3 cups)
- carrots2 mediumsliced diagonally
- sweet potatoes2 largepeeled, sliced into ¼-inch slices and kept in cold water until ready to use
- 3 tbsp
- onion1 mediumchopped
- garlic3 clovesminced
- -inch piece fresh ginger1 unitchopped or grated
- 1 tsp
- coriander seeds1 tsplightly crushed
- cumin seeds3 tsplightly crushed
- 2 tsp
- ⅓ cup
Method
1
Heat vegetable oil in a large heavy skillet over medium heat. Add chopped onion and cook until softened and golden, about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
2
Add minced garlic and chopped ginger to the skillet and cook for 1 minute until fragrant, stirring constantly.
3
Stir in crushed coriander seeds, lightly crushed cumin seeds, and turmeric into the skillet; cook for 1 minute to toast and bloom the spices.
4
Drain the sweet potato slices from the cold water and pat them dry with a clean kitchen towel. Layer half of the sweet potato slices and rutabaga slices alternately in a 9-inch round or square baking dish, slightly overlapping them.
5
Distribute half of the carrot slices over the layered vegetables. Pour half of the spiced onion mixture (including oil) over the top, spreading it evenly.
6
Layer the remaining sweet potato and rutabaga slices over the spiced mixture, then top with remaining carrot slices and the rest of the onion mixture.
7
Cover the baking dish tightly with foil. Bake in a preheated 375°F oven for 35 minutes until the vegetables are nearly tender.
35 minutes
8
Remove the foil from the baking dish and drizzle fresh lemon juice over the top. Scatter sunflower seeds evenly across the surface.
9
Return to the oven, uncovered, and bake for 10 minutes until the sunflower seeds are lightly toasted and the vegetables are completely tender.
10 minutes
10
Remove from the oven and let rest for 3–5 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to set.