Vegan Mediterranean Layered Beet, Sweet Potato & Feta Gratin is a flavorful dish. It prepares quickly in just an hour. It contains beet root, sweet potatoes, feta cheese, walnuts, garlic, olive oil, nutritional yeast, vegan milk, seasonings, and lemon juice. These ingredients are very simple, and we can easily find them in the grocery stores or in the pantry. Serve this dish with the roasted chickpeas, pita bread, or salad for a filling meal. Vegan Mediterranean Layered Beet, Sweet Potato & Feta Gratin stores nicely we can easily prepare it in advance. This dish is versatile, so we can easily add our choice of ingredients. This dish contains walnuts, so avoid it if you are allergic to nuts.
STATS:
- Caloric count: 320 kcal
- Time for prep: Twenty minutes
- Serving size: 1 portion
- Cook time: 40 minutes
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Total time: 1 hour
- Course: Main Course
- Diet: Vegan
- Serving: 6
EQUIPMENT:
- Baking dish
- Sharp knife
- Cutting board
- Mixing bowl
- Aluminum foil
- Oven
INGREDIENTS:
- 3 medium beets
- 2 medium sweet potatoes
- Half cup walnuts
- One tbsp. lemon juice
- 1 cup vegan feta cheese crumbs
- 1 tsp. dried oregano
- ½ tsp. dried thyme
- 3 garlic pieces
- ½ tsp. sea salt
- Two tbsp. nutritional yeast
- ¼ tsp. black pepper
- ½ cup vegan milk
- Two tbsp. olive oil
INGREDIENT NOTES:
BEET:
- Use the fresh beets to add a natural sweet taste to the dish. It will also deepen the flavor. We have to make thin slices, so they cook equally.
SWEEET POTATOES:
- Use the sweet potatoes to provide the creamy texture, and it will also balance the earthy flavor of these beets. The sweet potatoes should be firm for this purpose.
VEGAN FETA CHEESE:
- It will provide the creaminess and tangy taste in the dish. It is made with coconut oil, almonds, or tofu. You can utilize any variety you want.
WALNUTS:
- Walnuts will provide the nutty and crunchy texture in the dish. Toast them lightly to enrich the flavor of these walnuts. Use the pine nuts, almonds, or pecans instead for this purpose.
OLIVE OIL:
- Utilize the olive oil to roast the vegetables. It will also enhance the Mediterranean taste of this dish.
VEGAN MILK:
- Utilize any variety of vegan milk, like almond, soy, or oat, to make the creamy sauce for this dish.
NUTRITIONAL YEAST:
- Use the yeast to add the savory, cheesy taste. It will also enrich the flavor of the vegan feta cheese and add an indulgent taste.
INSTRUCTIONS:
- We heat the oven to 190° C and apply the oil to the tray.
- Take a small vessel and stir the nutritional yeast, lemon juice, black pepper, vegan milk, garlic, and salt.
- Now add the slices of sweet potatoes first in the tray, then add the beet slices over them.
- Then we sprinkle feta cheese, oregano, thyme, and walnuts over it.
- Now we drizzle the oil and the mixture of milk.
- Make all the layers till all the ingredients are consumed.
- Now put the foil on the tray to cover it and bake for thirty minutes.
- Then, eliminate the foil and bake for another ten minutes till the vegetables get soft and golden.
- Leave the dish for five minutes, then serve.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS:
SIDES:
- Cucumber Salad
- Tomato Salad
- Green Salad
PROTEINS:
- Roasted Chickpeas
- Lentils
- Grilled Tofu
GRAINS:
- Couscous
- Quinoa
- Rice
BREAD:
- Pita Bread
- Flatbread
- Crusty Bread
SAUCE:
- Tahini Sauce
- Vegan Yogurt Sauce
- Pesto
TOPPINGS:
- Toasted Walnuts
- Pine Nuts
- Roasted Seeds
GARNISH:
- Parsley
- Dill
- Lemon Zest
TIPS:
- Slice the vegetables with the mandolin slicer to keep them thin.
- We have to roast the walnuts to enrich their taste.
- Include the thin zucchini slices for the additional layer.
- Leave the gratin for some time so the layers will hold together.
STORAGE INFORMATION:
FRIDGE:
- Add the remaining ingredients to the covered vessel and store for four days.
FREEZER:
- Add the gratin to the covered vessel and freeze for two months.
FAQs:
Will I prepare this dish without using feta cheese?
- Yes, use the tofu crumbs or nutritional yeast in the dish with the feta cheese.
Can I make this dish before time?
- Yes, assemble the layers of this dish and store for one day in the fridge, and bake when required for a fresh taste.
Is it necessary to peel the beets?
- It is nice to peel the beet to provide a good texture.
Will we use any other nuts instead of walnuts?
- Yes, use the almond, pine nuts, or pecans instead.
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:
Calories: 320 kcal
Net carbs: 24 g
Total carbs: 30 g
Fiber: 6 g
Serving size: 1
Protein: 9 g
Fat: 18 g
Iron: 2.6 g
Calcium: 0.18 g
Serving: 6
Vitamin A: 0.9 g
Sodium: 0.45 g
Potassium: 0.62 g
