Parsnip & Caramelized Onion Gratin

Parsnips are a root vegetable closely related to carrots and parsley. They have a sweet and nutty flavor when cooked.

This is vegetarian and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 70 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 9.

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Parsnip & Caramelized Onion Gratin

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: French Courses: Dinner, Main Dish Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 40 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 1 hr 10 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1280

Best Season: Fall

Ingredients

Servings

• 500 gram Parsnips
• 300 gram Onions
• 50 gram Butter
• 30 gram All-purpose flour
• 500 milliliter Milk
• 100 gram Gruyere cheese
• 1 teaspoon Thyme
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black pepper

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
2. Peel and thinly slice the parsnips and onions.
3. In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the onions and cook until caramelized, about 15 minutes.
4. In a separate saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the flour and cook for 1 minute. Gradually whisk in the milk and cook until thickened, about 5 minutes.
5. Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the grated Gruyere cheese, thyme, salt, and black pepper.
6. In a greased baking dish, layer the parsnips and caramelized onions. Pour the cheese sauce over the top.
7. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the top is golden and bubbly.
8. Let the gratin rest for 10 minutes before serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 320kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 15g24%

Total Carbohydrate 40g14%

Sugars 10g

Protein 8g16%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.