Vegan Au Gratin Potatoes
You won't believe that this vegan au gratin potatoes is dairy-free, it's just as rich and indulgent as the classic version. This is comfort food at its finest and a must-have on your next Holiday dinner menu. Perfectly cooked potatoes are layered with smoky dairy free cheese and a creamy coconut milk béchamel to make a luscious Holiday side dish with a plant-based twist
Ingredients
- 3 pounds Yukon gold and red potatoes cut thin
- 1 large onion sliced thin
- 3 cloves garlic sliced thin
- 4 tbsp vegan butter
- ¼ cup flour
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 ½ cups unsweetened light coconut milk
- 7 oz vegan cheese smoked gouda or smoked cheddar
- ½ cup water
- 3 tbsp nutritional yeast
- 1 black pepper for optional garnish
- ½ tsp fresh thyme for optional garnish
Instructions
- In a deep skillet over medium heat add the olive oil and fry the garlic and onions for 5 minutes stirring often until onions are translucent and starting to get some color
- Add the vegan butter and cook for 2-3 minutes until melted then add the flour and combine with the buttery onions and garlic. Cook for 2-3 minutes stirring constantly so that the flour doesn’t burn.
- Next add the coconut milk, stir or whisk to avoid any lumps, add water, salt, nutritional yeast and freshly ground black pepper if using. Then cook stirring often until thick and creamy 2-3 minutes. Turn off the heat.
- In a large, oiled 9x13 oven safe pan layer the creamy sauce, cheese and potatoes in layers like a lasagna. Save the majority of the sauce for the top layer. Sprinkle with a little more nutritional yeast and black pepper. Then cover with tin foil and bake for 45 minutes at 350 degrees
- Take the foil off and bake an additional 15 minutes for some browning at the edges.
- Serve hot and garnish with optional fresh thyme leaves and black pepper
Nutrition
Calories: 264kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 5gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.02gSodium: 502mgPotassium: 644mgFiber: 5gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 222IUVitamin C: 28mgCalcium: 36mgIron: 2mg
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