A stunning, nutrient-packed gratin with earthy beets, naturally sweet potatoes, creamy feta, and crunchy walnuts—baked to golden perfection with Mediterranean herbs.
🛒 Ingredients (Serves 4–6)
- 2 medium beets (peeled & thinly sliced)
- 2 medium sweet potatoes (peeled & thinly sliced)
- 1/2 cup feta cheese (crumbled)
- 1/3 cup walnuts (chopped)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme or oregano
- Salt & black pepper (to taste)
Optional creamy layer:
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt or light cream
👩🍳 Instructions
1. Prep veggies
- Slice beets and sweet potatoes thinly (use a slicer for even layers)
2. Preheat oven
- Set to 180°C (350°F)
- Lightly grease a baking dish
3. Layer the gratin
- Start with sweet potatoes
- Then beets
- Sprinkle feta, walnuts, garlic, herbs
- Repeat layers until ingredients are used
4. Add moisture
- Drizzle olive oil
- Add yogurt/cream (optional for creamier texture)
5. Bake
- Cover with foil → bake 35 minutes
- Remove foil → bake 15–20 minutes until golden and tender
6. Rest & serve
- Let sit 10 minutes before slicing
💡 Tips for Best Results
- Slice veggies evenly for uniform cooking
- Roast walnuts lightly for deeper flavor
- Add a splash of lemon juice before serving
- Cover first → prevents drying
🔥 Variations
- Vegan: Use plant-based feta
- Protein Boost: Add chickpeas or lentils
- Extra Creamy: Add more yogurt or cream
- Spiced: Add cumin or smoked paprika
🍽️ Serve With
- Grilled chicken or fish
- Fresh salad 🥗
- Warm bread
⚖️ Approx Nutrition (Per Serving)
- Calories: ~220–300
- Carbs: ~20–30g
- Fat: ~12–18g
- Fiber: High
🧮 WW (Weight Watchers) Points (Approx)
- 4–6 points per serving
👉 Lower points:
- Use less feta
- Skip cream
- Reduce walnuts slightly
❓ FAQs
Can I make ahead?
Yes—assemble and refrigerate, then bake fresh.
Do I need to pre-cook veggies?
No—thin slices cook perfectly in oven.
Can I freeze it?
Yes, but texture may soften slightly.