Vegan Miso Gratin

Vegan Miso Gratin is a delightful Japanese-inspired baked dish featuring layers of savory vegetables topped with a rich miso sauce and a crispy breadcrumb crust. This comforting meal is both hearty and nutritious, making it perfect for a cozy dinner.

Vegan Miso Gratin
45 minutes
Difficulty: Medium
Japanese
350 kcal

Ingredients

  • Potatoes - 200 grams, thinly sliced
  • Zucchini - 100 grams, thinly sliced
  • Eggplant - 100 grams, thinly sliced
  • Carrot - 50 grams, thinly sliced
  • Onion - 1 small, finely chopped
  • Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
  • Miso paste - 2 tablespoons
  • Soy sauce - 1 tablespoon
  • Coconut milk - 150 ml
  • Nutritional yeast - 2 tablespoons
  • Olive oil - 1 tablespoon
  • Panko breadcrumbs - 50 grams
  • Chopped green onions - 2 tablespoons (for garnish)
  • Salt - to taste
  • Black pepper - to taste

Steps

  1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
  2. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté the onion and garlic until softened, about 3-4 minutes.
  3. Add the sliced carrots, zucchini, and eggplant to the skillet, and cook for another 5-7 minutes until the vegetables start to soften. Season with salt and pepper.
  4. In a bowl, mix the miso paste, soy sauce, and coconut milk until smooth. Stir in the nutritional yeast.
  5. In a greased baking dish, layer half of the sliced potatoes at the bottom, followed by the sautéed vegetables, and then the remaining potato slices on top.
  6. Pour the miso sauce evenly over the layered vegetables.
  7. Sprinkle the panko breadcrumbs on top of the dish for a crispy crust.
  8. Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until the top is golden brown.
  9. Remove from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before serving. Garnish with chopped green onions.

Nutrition

  • Calories: 350
  • Protein: 8 g
  • Carbs: 45 g
  • Fiber: 7 g
  • Sugar: 3 g
  • Sodium: 600 mg
  • Cholesterol: 0 mg
  • Total Fat: 12 g
  • Saturated Fat: 4 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
  • Water: 0.2 L

Health Benefits

  • Rich in fiber from vegetables, promoting digestive health.
  • Miso provides probiotics that support gut health.

Tags

JapaneseVeganBaked Dish