Kale and Brussel Sprout Gratin
with Cashew Cream and Garlic Breadcrumbs
Number of Servings
Serves 6
Ingredients
  • 3 slices Ezekiel 4:9 Sprouted Whole Grain Bread
  • [q:3/4] cup shallots, sliced (about 2 shallots)
  • 1 bunch kale, chopped
  • 4 cups brussels sprouts, shaved
  • 3 tsp minced garlic
  • 1 cup raw whole cashews, soaked overnight
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 Tbsp nutritional yeast
  • 1 Tbsp plus 1 tsp olive oil
  • 1 Tbsp fresh thyme
  • 1 Tbsp fresh rosemary
  • 1 Tbsp fresh sage
  • [q:1/2] tsp dried sage
  • [q:1/4] tsp nutmeg
  • [q:1 1/2] tsp salt
  • [q:1 1/2] tsp pepper
Directions
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  2. Add 3 slices of Ezekiel 4:9 Sprouted Whole Grain Bread into a food processor, along with 1 Tbsp fresh sage, 1 tsp of minced garlic, [q:1/2] tsp salt, and [q:1/2] tsp pepper. Pulse until breadcrumbs form. Add 1 tsp of olive oil and pulse to combine. Set aside until it is time to assemble.
  3. Add 1 Tbsp olive oil to a sauté pan. Sauté [q:3/4] cup sliced shallots until translucent, then add 2 tsp of minced garlic and cook for an additional 2 to 3 minutes. Set aside.
  4. In the meantime, drain 1 cup of soaked cashews and add to a blender with 1 cup water, [q:1/2] tsp dried sage, [q:1/4] tsp nutmeg, 1 Tbsp fresh thyme, 1 Tbsp fresh rosemary, 2 Tbsp nutritional yeast, 1 tsp salt, and 1 tsp pepper. Blend until smooth. Mix in the sautéed garlic and shallots. Set cashew cream aside.
  5. Add the shaved brussels sprouts and chopped kale to a large bowl and mix in cashew cream. Add to a casserole dish. Top with the garlicky Ezekiel 4:9 breadcrumbs.
  6. Bake in the oven at 350 for 35 minutes. Optional: set under the broiler for 1 to 2 minutes to get the breadcrumbs on top crispy and golden brown.
Nutrition Info
269 Calories, 12 g Protein, 0 mg Cholesterol, 28 g Carbohydrates, 6 g Total sugars (0 g Added sugars), 8 g Fiber, 15 g Total fat (3 g sat), 376 mg Sodium, [nut:5] Vitamin B1 (thiamine), Vitamin C, Vitamin K, [nut:4] Folate, [nut:3] Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, [nut:2] Vitamin B2 (riboflavin), Iron, Magnesium, Zinc, [nut:1] Vitamin A, Vitamin B3 (niacin), Vitamin E, Calcium, Potassium