Description
Sweet Potato Kale Gratin is a delicious and comforting dish that combines the natural sweetness of sweet potatoes with the earthy flavor of kale, featuring layers of thinly sliced sweet potatoes, sautéed kale, and a creamy mixture topped with melted Gruyère cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large sweet potatoes (about 1.5 lbs or 680 g), peeled and thinly sliced
- 4 cups kale, stems removed and chopped (about 1 bunch)
- 1 cup heavy cream (240 ml)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup Gruyère cheese, grated (about 100 g)
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (for greasing the baking dish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Peel and thinly slice the sweet potatoes, then set aside.
- Wash and chop the kale, then sauté in a skillet with a splash of water or olive oil for 5-7 minutes until wilted.
- Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish with olive oil.
- Layer sweet potato slices, sautéed kale, cream mixture, and Gruyère cheese in the baking dish, repeating until all ingredients are used.
- Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes, then remove the foil and bake for an additional 20-25 minutes until golden brown and tender.
- Let cool for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Choose firm and smooth sweet potatoes for the best texture.
- Consider adding herbs like thyme or rosemary for extra flavor.
- For a vegan option, substitute heavy cream with coconut milk and use vegan cheese.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for 3-4 days in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Sweet Potato Kale Gratin, Comfort Food, Vegetarian Recipe, Healthy Dish