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Swedish Root Vegetable Gratin

A creamy baked dish featuring layered potatoes, carrots, and parsnips with herbs and cream.

Ingredients

  • 2 potatoes
  • 2 carrots
  • 1 parsnip
  • 1 small onion (optional)
  • 1–2 cups cream or milk
  • 1 garlic clove
  • Thyme or dill
  • Salt & pepper
  • Optional: cheese topping, nutmeg

Method

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Swaps & variations

  • Dairy-free: use coconut cream
  • Add greens: spinach or kale in layers
  • Add mushrooms for umami

Storing & freezing

Refrigerate 4 days. Freezing is possible but root veg soften slightly.

Grow it yourself

  • Plant in early spring.,Hill soil around stems as they grow. Potatoes
  • Sow directly; need deep loose soil.,Thin seedlings for proper spacing. Carrots & Parsnips
  • Start from sets. Onion
  • Dill prefers cool weather.,Thyme thrives in poor soil. Herbs (Thyme, Dill)
  • Carrot fly netting prevents damage.
  • Straw mulch protects potatoes.
  • Eggshells deter slugs near seedlings.
  • Harvest when foliage dies back. Potatoes
  • Pull when roots are firm; frost improves sweetness. Carrots & Parsnips
  • Pick in morning for peak oils. Herbs

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