LIGHTER FENNEL & POTATO GRATIN

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This hearty bake is slightly like dauphinoise, but bypasses the cream for a lighter finished product- Parmesan gives a crispy golden topping

Provided by Mary Cadogan

Categories     Side dish

Time 1h50m

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 fennel bulbs , trimmed
3 tbsp olive oil
1kg floury potato , thinly sliced (see tip, below)
300ml vegetable stock
250g cherry tomato , preferably on the vine
25g parmesan (or vegetarian alternative), finely grated

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4. Quarter the fennel lengthways, and cut out and discard the root. Thinly slice the fennel. Heat 2 tbsp of the oil in a large frying pan, season the fennel and gently cook for about 5 mins until starting to soften.
  • Drizzle a little oil over the base of a 1.5-litre gratin dish. Arrange half the potatoes over the base, then season. Spread the fennel over, then cover with the remaining potatoes. Pour over the stock, season and drizzle with the remaining oil. Scrunch a piece of baking parchment around the edge of the dish to make a seal, then bake for 1 hr. Can be made a few hours ahead up to this point.
  • Remove the dish from the oven and put the tomatoes on top. Scatter over the Parmesan and return to the oven for 20 mins until the top is golden.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 212 calories, Fat 8 grams fat, SaturatedFat 2 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 30 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 4 grams sugar, Fiber 5 grams fiber, Protein 6 grams protein, Sodium 0.3 milligram of sodium

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