Vegan Potato Gratin

Tender potato slices layered with a mild garlicky cashew cheese and topped with crunchy toasted bread crumbs is a scrumptious Christmas side dish you’ll want to make all year long.
Tender potato slices layered with a mild garlicky cashew cheese and topped with crunchy toasted bread crumbs is a scrumptious Christmas side dish you’ll want to make all year long.

Vegan Potato Gratin

Serves 8

Ingredients:

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• 2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes

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• 2 tablespoons olive oil

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• 1 onion, halved, thinly sliced

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• Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

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• 2 cups cashews soaked in hot water for 30 minutes, drained

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• 2 cups water

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• 2 garlic cloves

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• 1 heaping tablespoon finely grated lemon zest

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• 2 cups whole grain bread crumbs

Directions:

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1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. and grease a 2 quart casserole dish.

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2. Place potatoes in a large pot and cover with cold water. Bring to a boil over high heat, lower heat to medium-high, and cook for 20 minutes. Drain and set aside to cool.

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3. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and cook onion, stirring often, until onions are lightly browned. Season with salt and pepper.

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4. In a food processor, combine cashews, water, garlic, and lemon zest. Add a pinch of salt. Blend until creamy.

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5. Thinly slice potatoes. In the prepared baking dish, layer potatoes with cashew mixture.

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6. Sprinkle bread crumbs over potatoes. Bake for 45 minutes or until bread crumbs are toasted and casserole is heated through.

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