Root Vegetable Gratin

By asally04

Nutrition Facts per Serving
Yield: Yield: 8 servings
Calories: 276
Fat. Total: 13g
Protein: 12g
Carbohydrates, Total: 30g
Fat, Saturated: 5g
Fiber: 6g
Cholesterol: 25mg
Sodium: 357mg
% Cal. from Fat: 42%


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Ingredients

• 3 3 1/8-inch-thick pounds assorted root vegetables, peeled (see Tip) and cut into 1/8-inch-thick slices
• 3 3 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
• 1 1 1 cup thinly sliced shallots
• 1 1/3 1 1/3 1/3 cups low-fat milk, divided
• 3 3 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 1 1/2 1/2 cups finely shredded Gruyère cheese, divided
• 1 1 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried
• 1/2 1/2 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 1/4 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
• 1 1 1 cup fresh whole-wheat breadcrumbs (see Tip)
• To 1/2 fresh breadcrumbs, trim crusts from country-style whole-wheat bread. Tear bread into pieces and process in a food processor until coarse crumbs form. One slice of bread makes about 1/2 cup crumbs.
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Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 400°F. Coat a 9-by-13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.


If using parsnips, quarter lengthwise and remove the woody core before cutting into 1/8-inch thick slices. Cook vegetables in a large pot of boiling water until barely tender, about 5 minutes. Drain.


Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add shallots and cook, stirring occasionally, until light brown, 3 to 4 minutes. Add 1 cup milk and bring to a simmer. Combine flour and the remaining 1/3 cup milk in a small bowl to make a smooth paste; stir into the hot milk and cook, whisking constantly, until the sauce bubbles and thickens, 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from the heat. Stir in 3/4 cup cheese, thyme, salt and pepper.


Combine breadcrumbs, the remaining 3/4 cup cheese and 1 tablespoon oil in a bowl.


Layer the vegetable slices in the prepared baking dish. Pour the cheese sauce over the top and top with the breadcrumb mixture.


Bake the gratin until it is bubbling and the top is golden, 30 to 40 minutes. Let cool for 10 minutes before serving.


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