Au Gratin Potatoes
Comfort food in its purest form, this vegan Au Gratin Potatoes dish delivers creamy, cheesy flavors with a healthy twist.
Ingredients
- 1¾ pounds 790 g potatoes, sliced 1/8-inch (3 mm) thick
- 12 ounces 340 g extra-firm tofu, drained and pressed
- ¼ cup 30 g nutritional yeast
- ¼ cup 45 g sesame oil
- ½ cup 110 g soy creamer
- 2 tablespoons 15 g cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons 40 g white or yellow miso
- 1 tablespoon 10 g garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon 10 g onion powder
- 1 tablespoon 2 g paprika
- Pinch of turmeric
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Bread crumbs for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C, or gas mark 4).
- Rinse the sliced potatoes in cold water to prevent discoloration, drain, and set aside.
- In a blender, combine the tofu, nutritional yeast, sesame oil, soy creamer, cornstarch, miso, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, turmeric, salt, and pepper.
- Blend until smooth.
- In a large bowl, toss the potato slices with the blended sauce to coat evenly.
- Spread the potatoes and sauce evenly into an 8 × 8-inch (20 × 20-cm) square baking dish.
- Sprinkle bread crumbs on top, if desired.
- Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 45 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake uncovered for an additional 30 minutes, until golden brown and bubbling.
- Allow the dish to rest for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:
Serving Tip
Serve as a side with roasted vegetables, vegan roasts, or even a fresh green salad. For added color and flavor, mix in steamed kale, broccoli, or asparagus before baking.Wine Advice
Pair with a medium-bodied white wine like Chardonnay or a light red such as Pinot Noir.Nutritional Information
Calories: 220 kcal | Carbohydrates: 28 g | Protein: 7 g | Fat: 10 g | Fiber: 3 g | Sugar: 2 g | Salt: 0.9 mg
