Vegan Leek and Fennel Gratin with Olives

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A delicious vegan gratin made with leeks & fennel. An easy side dish for Thanksgiving or Christmas.

Prep Time10

Cook Time25

Total Time35

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: Mediterranean, Vegan

Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan

Servings: people

Calories: 91kcal

1 bulb fennel
1 medium leek
2 tablespoon white wine or vegetable broth
8 good olives I used a mixture of kalamata and queen green olives.
10 cherry tomatoes I used a mixture of yellow and red, because that's what I had.
2 teaspoon pine nuts
2 tablespoon mixed seeds I used sesame and pumpkin. You could also use nuts such as pistachio
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon thyme
salt & pepper to taste.

Preheat the oven to 200℃ /390℉ (Gas mark 6)
Cut the leek down the middle and give it a VERY good wash.
Finely slice the fennel.
1 bulb fennel
Slice the leeks horizontally to roughly match the size of the fennel.
1 medium leek
Chop the cherry tomatoes in half.
Chop the olives into slices.
In a good oven proof dish drizzle a layer of olive oil, splash in the white wine or vegetable broth then layer in the fennel & leeks.
2 tbsp white wine or vegetable broth, 1 tbsp olive oil
Brush the oil all over the leeks & fennel
Sprinkle the herbs over evenly
1 tsp dried oregano, 1 tsp thyme, salt & pepper to taste.
Dot the olives & tomatoes around the dish. Then sprinkle the seeds (or nuts if using) over the top
8 good olives , 10 cherry tomatoes, 2 tsp pine nuts, 2 Tbsp mixed seeds
Drizzle a little more olive oil over and season to taste.
Put in the oven for around 30 minutes, or until the leeks are softened and the edges are all lovely and caramelised.

🥕Substitutions & Variations

Use this simple method for deliciously caramelized leeks and braised fennel as the basis for other dishes.

Other Root Vegetables - Why not try slices of sweet potatoes or golden beets in place of the fennel.
Rub a garlic clove around the dish for added pizzaz before layering in the vegetables.
Garnish with some lemon zest, fennel seeds or fresh thyme.
Use panko breadcrumbs in place of the seeds and nuts.
Add some (vegan) parmesan cheese sprinkled over the top and grill just before serving.