Sweet potato and quinoa gratin

• For 4 people
• Preparation time (dont cuisson) : 60 minutes
• Cooking time : 30 minutes
• Difficulty (0 to 5) : 2

Ingredients

• Sweet Potato
  • Sweet potatoes : 2 medium-sized
  • Olive oil : 2 tablespoons
  • Salt : 1/2 teaspoon
  • Black pepper : 1/4 teaspoon
• Quinoa
  • Quinoa : 1/2 cup
  • Water : 1 cup
  • Salt : 1/4 teaspoon
• Gratin Sauce
  • Butter : 2 tablespoons
  • All-purpose flour : 2 tablespoons
  • Milk : 2 cups
  • Garlic (minced) : 2 cloves
  • Nutmeg : 1/4 teaspoon
  • Salt : 1/2 teaspoon
  • Black pepper : 1/4 teaspoon
  • Parmesan cheese (grated) : 1/2 cup

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Steps

• Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
• Peel and slice the sweet potatoes into thin rounds.
• In a large bowl, toss the sweet potato slices with olive oil, salt, and black pepper until well coated.
• Spread the sweet potato slices in a single layer on a baking sheet and bake for 20 minutes or until they are slightly tender.
• Cook the Quinoa
• Rinse the quinoa under cold water to remove any bitterness.
• In a saucepan, combine the rinsed quinoa, water, and salt.
• Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and cover the saucepan.
• Simmer for 15 minutes or until the quinoa is cooked and the water is absorbed.
• Remove from heat and let it sit covered for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
• Prepare the Gratin Sauce
• In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
• Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
• Stir in the flour and cook for an additional 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
• Gradually whisk in the milk, nutmeg, salt, and black pepper.
• Cook the sauce for 5-7 minutes, or until it thickens.
• Remove from heat and stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
• Assemble and Bake
• In a greased baking dish, layer half of the cooked quinoa.
• Top the quinoa with half of the sweet potato slices.
• Pour half of the gratin sauce over the sweet potatoes.
• Repeat the layers with the remaining quinoa, sweet potato slices, and gratin sauce.
• Sprinkle additional grated Parmesan cheese on top.
• Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes or until the top is golden and bubbly.

Tips

• You can add other vegetables like spinach or kale to the gratin for added nutrition.
• Serve the gratin as a main dish or as a side with a green salad.

Information

• This sweet potato and quinoa gratin is a great option for a vegetarian or gluten-free meal.
• Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.