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Healthy Sweet Potato Gratin Recipe
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Healthy Sweet Potato-Leek Gratin

A healthier version of a classic potato gratin made with leeks for extra flavor and topped with grated Parmesan.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time55 minutes
Total Time1 hour 15 minutes
Course: side
Cuisine: American
Keyword: sweet potato
Servings: 8
Author: Lindsey Rose Johnson
Cost: $15

Equipment

  • Large bowl
  • Skillet
  • 8"x11" baking dish

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil divided
  • 2 medium leeks white and tender green parts only, thinly sliced crosswise
  • Coarse salt and ground pepper
  • 1 Tablespoon finely minced fresh sage or 1 teaspoon dried
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
  • 2 pounds sweet potatoes peeled and sliced ⅛-inch thick
  • ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  • Place leeks in a very large bowl of water. Separate them into rings and swish around in water to loosen the dirt. Strain off the water and rinse briefly, then allow excess water to drain off. (A salad spinner works great for this.)
  • In a 10-inch skillet, heat 2 Tablespoons of the olive oil over medium heat. Add leeks. Cook, stirring frequently, until leeks start to soften. Add a little water, if needed, to prevent them from burning. Season with a little salt and pepper. Add the minced fresh sage, and cook for another 1-2 minutes.
  • Lightly oil the bottom and sides of an 8- by 11-inch baking dish. Arrange ½ of the sweet potato slices over the bottom of the baking dish. Season well with salt and pepper. Top with half of the leeks and sprinkle with a little freshly grated nutmeg. Repeat with remaining sweet potato slices and leeks, again seasoning well with salt and pepper, and a sprinkle of fresh nutmeg.
  • Cover the top of the dish tightly with aluminum foil. Bake for 40-45 minutes. Remove from oven and uncover. Sprinkle cheese over the top. Raise the oven temperature to 450°F and bake for another 10 minutes, or until the cheese is golden brown. Let cool for a few minutes before serving.

Notes

This is really easy to make - it can also be made the day before and reheated. Another plus when you're busy doing other meal prep and don't want to worry about it.
Adapted from: Martha Stewart