Golden Beet Gratin

Ingredients

• 1 large golden beet (peeled, ends trimmed and thinly sliced)
• 3/4 cup full fat coconut milk from a can
• 2 cloves garlic (minced)
• salt and pepper
• 4-5 sprigs fresh thyme removed from stem (plus more for garnish)
• 1/4 cup chopped walnuts
• 1/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

2. 2

   Arrange sliced beets in a circular pattern in a baking dish.

3. 3

   Combine coconut milk, garlic, salt, pepper and thyme in a small bowl and heat in the microwave (alternatively in a small sauce pot on the stove) until just warmed and fragrant.

4. 4

   Pour milk mixture over the beets in the baking dish and cover with aluminum foil.

5. 5

   Place in the oven and bake for 45 minutes.

6. 6

   Remove foil, top beets with chopped walnuts and parmesan cheese and bake uncovered for another 15-20 minutes until nuts are golden brown and toasted on top.

7. 7

   Remove from oven, garnish with additional thyme and let sit 5-10 minutes before serving.