Baked Leek and Sweet Potato Gratin

December 23, 2009

Baked Leek and Sweet Potato Gratin

1 1/2   tbs             olive oil, divided

3          medium   leeks, white and light green parts chopped (6 cups)

3          cloves       garlic, minced

3          tbs             chopped fresh rosemary, divided

2          medium   sweet potatoes (2 lbs), peeled and cut into 1/8 inch thick slices

1/3   cup   low-sodium vegetable broth

3       tbs    seasoned dry bread crumbs

Procedure

1    Preheat oven to 450° F. Coat 10-inch round pan with cooking spray

2    Heat 1 tablespoon oil in nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add leeks, garlic, and 1 1/2 tablespoons rosemary; saute 8 minutes, or until softened. season with salt and pepper.

3    arrange one-third of the sweet potato slices over bottom of prepared pan, overlapping slightly. spread half of the leek mixture on top.  arrange another one-third sweet potato slices over leeks; top with remaining leeks, followed by remaining sweet potatoes. Drizzle broth over dish. Cover pan with foil and bake 35 mintues.

4    stir together breadcrumbs, remaining 1 1/2 tsp oil, and remaining 1 1/2 tbs rosemary in a small bowl. Remove foil from gratin and sprinkle with breadcrumb mixture. Bake, uncovered, 15 minutes, or until breadcrumbs are browned and crisp. Let gratin slightly cool before cutting into 8 wedges

Servings: 8

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