- Why are potatoes hard?
- Pre-boil them in their skins! Raw potatoes take forever to bake in this style.
- Sour cream sub?
- Vegan sour cream, soy yogurt, or cashew cream.
Vegan Scalloped Potatoes with Beets
A plant-based reimagining of classic scalloped potatoes (Rakott Krumpli). Beets add vibrant color and earthy sweetness, while caramelized onions provide the savory depth usually provided by sausage.
Ingredients
1 1/2
lbs
Potatoes
10
oz
Cooked Beets
3/4
cup
Vegan Sour Cream
1
tbsp
Olive Oil
1
medium
Red Onion
2
cloves
Garlic
1
tbsp
Fresh Parsley
1
tbsp
Sesame Seeds
1
tsp
Salt
1
pinch
Pepper
1
pinch
Nutmeg
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Equipment Needed
- Baking dish
- Skillet
- Knife
Allergen Information
Sesame
Instructions
1
✓
Boil potatoes in skins until tender. Cool, peel, and slice.
Tip: Cooled cooked potatoes slice cleaner and have resistant starch.
2
✓
Slice cooked beets similarly.
Tip: Wear gloves; beets stain!
3
✓
Sauté minced onion and garlic in oil until golden brown.
Tip: This aromatic base provides the savory flavor.
4
✓
Layer potatoes and beets in a greased dish. Season layers with salt, pepper, nutmeg, and onions.
Tip: Potatoes need plenty of salt.
5
✓
Spread vegan sour cream on top. Bake at 350°F (180°C) for 30 mins until bubbling.
Tip: Cover if browning too fast.
6
✓
Garnish with parsley and sesame seeds.
Tip: Let stand before serving.
Recipe FAQ
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lbs Potatoes
- 10 oz Cooked Beets
- 3/4 cup Vegan Sour Cream
- 1 tbsp Olive Oil
- 1 medium Red Onion
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 1 tbsp Fresh Parsley
- 1 tbsp Sesame Seeds
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1 pinch Pepper
- 1 pinch Nutmeg