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Cranberry-Parsnip Gratin Recipe

This cranberry- parsnip gratin recipe is so delicious around the holidays!  Parsnips have a sweet and earthy flavor and really work in this recipe.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 15 minutes
Course: Vegetable Sides
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 334kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds parsnips peeled, sliced on a mandoline
  • 1 white onion sliced
  • 2 tablespoons ghee divided
  • 1 ½ cups almond milk unsweetened
  • 2 cups cashews raw
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • ½ cup dried cranberries
  • ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme. chopped
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees and grease a 9 x 13 casserole dish with 1 tablespoon of ghee.
  • Peel parsnips and thinly slice on a mandoline.
  • In a medium-size saute pan, heat 1 tablespoon of ghee.  Add in sliced onions and cook on low heat for 15 minutes.  Cook until the onions start to brown.  Set aside.
  • Place almond milk and cashews into a high-speed blender.  Blend for 1 minute or until smooth.  Set aside. 
  •  In the greased casserole dish, spread 1 layer of sliced parsnips with ⅓ of sauce, cranberries, thyme, garlic, ½ teaspoon salt, cracked pepper.  Repeat 2 more times.  
  • Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 45 minutes.  Uncover the parsnips and cook for another 30 minutes, or until golden brown.

Notes

  • Grip parsnips with a kitchen towel when using a mandoline to prevent cutting your fingers. 
  • Cook onions on low heat for 15 minutes for a perfect caramelized onion.
  • The number of onions, cranberries, garlic, thyme, salt, and pepper should be split between all 3 layers of the gratin. 
  • If the parsnips are cut too thick the gratin will take longer to cook. 

Nutrition

Calories: 334kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 949mg | Potassium: 668mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 1IU | Vitamin C: 21mg | Calcium: 116mg | Iron: 3mg