Sweet potato, sprout tops, and leek gratin
Heart warming food for these chilly nights... serve with a slice of sourdough and home made baked beans topped with smoked cheddar and a good dash of chipotle for the ultimate cosy comfort food!
Ingredients:
2 x large sweet potatoes, cut into small pieces
2 x sprout tops, sliced
2 x leeks (or 1 large)
Organic butter
Salt and pepper
Olive oil
Hot smoked paprika
Organic mature cheddar
Steps:
1 - Steam the sweet potatoes for 20 minutes and add the sprout tops for the last 5 minutes.
2 - meanwhile sauté the leeks in butter with S&P to taste. Sauté until soft with slightly crispy burnt bits.
3 - Mash the sautéed leeks with the steamed and drained sweet potatoes and sprout tops. Add S&P, a good slosh of olive oil, grated cheese and smoked paprika, to taste.
4 - Spoon into a baking dish and fork over the top before topping with grated cheese, a sprinkling of smoked paprika and a drizzle of olive oil.
5 - Bake for 30 minutes at 180 degrees. Enjoy!