This Dairy-Free Butternut Gratin recipe is a rich, creamy, and satisfying dish that’s perfect for any occasion.
Served as a delicious and comforting side dish or main course. It’s naturally dairy-free and full of flavour, making it a great addition to any meal, especially if you’re following a dairy-free lifestyle.
Ingredients
- 1 medium butternut (steamed and seeds removed)
- 1 cup Lifestyle Food Cashews
- 1 medium potato
- 1 medium carrot
- 2 cups Lifestyle Food Unsweetened Oat Milk
- ⅓ cup Lifestyle Food Nutritional Yeast Flakes
- ⅓ cup corn starch
- 1 tsp garlic paste
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
- Sage (to top)
- Bread crumbs (for topping)
Lifestyle Food Unsweetened Oat Milk has a naturally creamy texture and relatively neutral flavour, making it a good all-around substitute for dairy milk in many savoury dishes, including gratins. The unsweetened version avoids an odd sweetness in your gratin while the barista blend will provide a richer result.
Method
- Boil the cashews, potato, and carrots until soft and tender.
- Drain the cashews, potato, and carrot and blend them together with the lactose-free milk, nutritional yeast, corn starch, garlic paste, smoked paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper until smooth and creamy.
- Add the steamed butternut to a baking dish, then pour the cashew sauce over the top. Sprinkle with nutritional yeast, sage, and breadcrumbs for a crunchy topping.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C for 20-25 minutes, or until the top is golden and crispy.
- Remove from the oven and serve hot.
