Pommes de Terre Boulangère

Pommes de Terre Boulangère is a delightful French side dish featuring layers of thinly sliced potatoes and onions, baked to perfection in a savory vegetable broth. This vegan version maintains the traditional essence while offering a comforting and hearty accompaniment to any meal.

Ingredients

• Potatoes - 400 grams
• Onion - 1 medium (about 150 grams)
• Garlic - 2 cloves
• Vegetable broth - 250 ml
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Thyme - 1 teaspoon (fresh or dried)
• Salt - 1 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/2 teaspoon
• Bay leaf - 1

Steps

1. Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
2. Peel the potatoes and slice them thinly (about 2-3 mm thick) using a knife or mandoline.
3. Peel and slice the onion thinly.
4. Mince the garlic cloves.
5. In a large bowl, combine the sliced potatoes, onion, minced garlic, thyme, salt, and black pepper. Toss well to coat.
6. In a baking dish, drizzle 1 tablespoon of olive oil on the bottom.
7. Layer half of the potato and onion mixture in the baking dish.
8. Pour half of the vegetable broth over the first layer, then add the bay leaf.
9. Add the remaining potato and onion mixture on top, followed by the rest of the vegetable broth.
10. Drizzle the remaining tablespoon of olive oil on the top layer.
11. Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 40 minutes.
12. After 40 minutes, remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender and golden brown on top.
13. Remove from the oven and let it cool slightly before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 220
• Protein: 4 g
• Carbs: 40 g
• Fiber: 5 g
• Sugar: 2 g
• Sodium: 450 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 8 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
• Water: 0.3 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in potassium, which helps regulate blood pressure.
• High in fiber, promoting digestive health.

Tags