Braised Winter Vegetable Gratin

Serves 4-6 as a side dish

Ingredients:

• 3 Tablespoons butter
• 1 medium onion, sliced
• 1/2 pound Brussels sprouts, halved or quartered
• 1/2 pound parsnips, cut in 1/2 inch slices
• 1/2 cup dry white wine
• 1/2 cup chicken or vegetable stock
• 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh thyme, chopped
• 3/4 teaspoons salt
• black pepper to taste
• 1 cup ricotta cheese

Instructions:

Preheat the oven to 375°.

On the stovetop, heat the butter in a large skillet on medium heat. Add the onions and stir occasionally for about 5 minutes. Add the Brussels sprouts and parsnips to the pan stirring often, for about 5-6 minutes, until the edges are browned. Add the wine, the stock, the thyme, the salt and pepper. Bring to a boil then remove the vegetables from the stovetop.

Fold in the ricotta cheese and cover the vegetables in the skillet or place them in a glass baking dish covered with foil. Bake for about 25 minutes. Remove the foil and brown for another 3-4 minutes.

Serves 4-6 as a side dish

Recipe by Mani Niall

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Recipe by Mani Niall