Vegetarian Delicacy

Sweet Potato Carrot Gratin with Pumpkin Seeds

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Sweet Potato Carrot Gratin with Pumpkin Seeds
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Health Score:
84 / 100
Difficulty:
easy
Difficulty
Preparation:
35 min.
Preparation
ready in 1 hr 20 min.
Ready in
Calories:
453
calories
Calories

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Nutritional values

Sweet potatoes contain plenty of energizing carbohydrates and, like carrots, a lot of beta-carotene, which help protect the body against free radical damage.

Don't skip the pumpkin seeds; they add tons of flavor as well as heart-healthy fats.

1 serving contains
(Percentage of daily recommendation)
Calorie453 cal.(22 %)
Protein15 g(15 %)
Fat27 g(23 %)
Carbohydrates38 g(25 %)
Sugar added0 g(0 %)
Roughage6.8 g(23 %)
Vitamin A3.1 mg(388 %)
Vitamin D1 μg(5 %)
Vitamin E7.4 mg(62 %)
Vitamin K13.2 μg(22 %)
Vitamin B₁0.2 mg(20 %)
Vitamin B₂0.3 mg(27 %)
Niacin5.2 mg(43 %)
Vitamin B₆0.5 mg(36 %)
Folate55 μg(18 %)
Pantothenic acid1.9 mg(32 %)
Biotin16.7 μg(37 %)
Vitamin B₁₂1 μg(33 %)
Vitamin C40 mg(42 %)
Potassium848 mg(21 %)
Calcium277 mg(28 %)
Magnesium64 mg(21 %)
Iron2.5 mg(17 %)
Iodine19 μg(10 %)
Zinc2.3 mg(29 %)
Saturated fatty acids14 g
Uric acid34 mg
Cholesterol165 mg
Complete sugar12 g

Ingredients

for
4
Ingredients
18 ozs Sweet potato
10 ozs carrots
butter (for the pan)
10 ozs Whipped cream
3 ½ ozs Crème fraiche
2 eggs
salt
freshly ground peppers
freshly grated Nutmeg
1 Tbsp freshly chopped thyme
3 ozs grated Gruyere
2 Tbsps Pumpkin seed
thyme (for garnishing)
How healthy are the main ingredients?
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Preparation steps

1.

Preheat the oven to 350°F.

2.

Peel sweet potatoes and carrots and cut into thin slices. Butter baking dish and layer potatoes and carrots in an alternating manner.  

3.

Whisk cream with crème fraîche and eggs. Add thyme and half of cheese and season with salt, pepper and nutmeg.

4.

Pour egg cream mixture over vegetables, sprinkle with remaining cheese and pumpkin seeds and bake in preheated oven at 350°F for about 45 minutes. Garnish with thyme sprigs and serve.

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