POTATO AND LEEK CASSEROLE WITH TEMPEH
Tempeh recommendation: Soybeans and Mountain Herbs
This casserole is true winter comfort food: tender potatoes, mild leeks, and golden-brown tempeh combine with a creamy sauce to create a hearty oven-baked dish. The tempeh adds texture and toasty flavors, while the potatoes and leeks provide warmth and a satisfying fullness. Perfect for cold days, easy to prepare, and especially delicious straight from the oven.
4 servings
55 min
Ingredients
- 200 g tempeh (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 700 g waxy potatoes (peeled and thinly sliced)
- 2 leeks (cut into thin rings)
- 1 small onion (finely diced)
- 1 clove of garlic (finely chopped)
- 200 ml cream
- 150 ml vegetable broth
- 100 g grated cheese
- 1 tsp medium-hot mustard
- 1 tsp dried thyme or 1 tbsp fresh thyme
- enough neutral oil, e.g., canola oil
- salt and pepper
Preparation
- Prepare the potatoes: Preheat the oven to 190 °C (top and bottom heat). Parboil the potato slices in salted water for about 8 minutes, then drain.
- Sauté the tempeh: Heat a generous amount of neutral oil, such as canola oil, in a skillet and sauté the tempeh until golden brown on all sides. Then remove from the skillet.
- Sauté the leeks: Sauté the onion, garlic, and leeks in the same pan for a few minutes until the leeks wilt slightly.
Make the sauce: Whisk together the cream, vegetable broth, mustard, and thyme, then season to taste with salt and pepper. - Assemble the casserole: Place the potatoes, leeks, and tempeh in a greased casserole dish. Pour the sauce over the top and sprinkle with grated cheese.
- Bake the casserole for about 30 minutes, until the top is golden brown and the potatoes are tender. Let it rest briefly and serve warm.
