Celeriac and Walnut Gratin : Vegetarian Low Carb

This dish does make a great vegetarian main meal, or you can have it as a side dish - the choice is yours dear reader.

Ingredients:

Serves 4 - 6

1 large celeriac

2 tbsp. walnut oil
300ml vegetable stock*  
handful chopped walnuts
100g blue cheese, such as Bleu d'Auvergne or Stilton

Method:

Heat oven to 190C/fan 170C/gas 5.

Peel, quarter and very thinly slice the celeriac - this is best done with the slicing blade of a food processor.

Toss in the walnut oil, salt and pepper, and spread over a gratin dish.

Pour over the stock and bake for 40-45 mins, then sprinkle with the walnuts, crumble over the cheese, then cook for 15 mins until crisp and golden.

Nutrition Per Serving:

Fat 18g Protein 9g Carbs 4g

* you can also reduce the amount of vegetable stock slightly and add crème fraiche... it makes for a slightly creamier texture.

From an original idea here

You will find a variety of articles and recipes within this blog, not all may be suitable for you. If you may have any food allergies, or underlying health issues these must always be taken into account. If you are a diabetic and not sure how certain foods may affect your blood sugars, test is best, i.e. use your meter.

All the best Jan