This Rutabaga Gratin offers a modern twist on a classic comfort food. Creamy cashews and nutritional yeast replace traditional dairy ingredients, making it a wholesome, plant-based alternative that’s just as satisfying. This dish is perfect for anyone looking to add a nutritious and hearty side dish to their meal, packed with flavor from fresh herbs like thyme and marjoram.
Rutabaga Gratin
Course: SidesCuisine: Plant Based4
servings20
minutes50
minutes280
kcalA creamy and cheesy gratin featuring tender rutabaga slices, baked to golden perfection for a comforting side dish.
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups boiling water
1 cup raw cashews
1 tablespoon nutritional yeast
2 slices rustic bread, torn into small pieces
2 small rutabagas (about 1 1/2 lb.), peeled and cut into about 1/8-inch-thick slices
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
4 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
4 teaspoons chopped fresh marjoram
1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
Directions
- Prepare Cashew Cream: Place the raw cashews in a bowl, pour the boiling water over them, and let sit for 15-20 minutes to soften. Drain and transfer to a blender. Add 1 tablespoon of nutritional yeast and blend until smooth. Set aside.
- Prepare the Bread Crumbs: Pulse the torn bread in a food processor until coarse crumbs form. Set aside.
- Assemble the Gratin: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Layer the rutabaga slices in a baking dish, seasoning each layer with kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, thyme, marjoram, and nutmeg.
- Add Cashew Cream: Pour the cashew cream evenly over the layered rutabagas. Drizzle with extra-virgin olive oil.
- Top with Bread Crumbs: Sprinkle the bread crumbs over the top of the gratin. Drizzle a little more olive oil over the bread crumbs for added crispness.
- Bake: Bake the gratin for 45-50 minutes or until the rutabagas are tender and the top is golden brown. Let cool for a few minutes before serving.
This Rutabaga Gratin is the perfect blend of creaminess and crunch, thanks to the cashew cream and crispy bread crumb topping. With the fresh herbs and earthy flavor of rutabaga, this dish is a delightful side that’s both comforting and nutritious. It’s a great plant-based option for any dinner gathering or holiday meal.
