Pommes de Terre à la Boulangère

Pommes de Terre à la Boulangère is a traditional French dish featuring thinly sliced potatoes and onions baked in vegetable broth, resulting in a comforting and flavorful side. This rustic dish beautifully showcases the simplicity of French cuisine, making it a perfect accompaniment to any meal.

Pommes de Terre à la Boulangère
45 minutes
Difficulty: Easy
French
210 kcal

Ingredients

  • Potatoes (Yukon Gold or similar) - 400 grams
  • Onion - 1 medium, thinly sliced
  • Vegetable broth - 250 ml
  • Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
  • Fresh thyme - 1 teaspoon, chopped
  • Olive oil - 1 tablespoon
  • Salt - to taste
  • Black pepper - to taste

Steps

  1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
  2. Peel and thinly slice the potatoes (about 3-4 mm thick).
  3. In a skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat and sauté the sliced onions until they become translucent (about 5 minutes).
  4. Add the minced garlic and chopped thyme to the skillet, cooking for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  5. In a baking dish, layer half of the potato slices, then sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  6. Add the sautéed onion and garlic mixture over the potato layer.
  7. Top with the remaining potato slices, seasoning them with salt and pepper as well.
  8. Pour the vegetable broth evenly over the layered potatoes and onions.
  9. Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.
  10. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender and the top is slightly golden.
  11. Let it cool for a few minutes before serving.

Nutrition

  • Calories: 210
  • Protein: 4 g
  • Carbs: 40 g
  • Fiber: 4 g
  • Sugar: 2 g
  • Sodium: 300 mg
  • Cholesterol: 0 mg
  • Total Fat: 7 g
  • Saturated Fat: 1 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
  • Water: 0.3 L

Health Benefits

  • Rich in fiber, supporting digestive health.
  • Low in fat and cholesterol, making it heart-healthy.

Tags

FrenchVegetarianSide Dish