Cauliflower Gratin

Very Healthy
Health score
74%
Cauliflower Gratin
45 min.
3
585kcal

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Looking for a delicious and nutritious side dish to complement your main meal? Look no further than this Cauliflower Gratin! With a Recipe Health Score of 74, this dish is not only tasty but also very healthy. It's perfect for those who are conscious about their diet but don't want to compromise on flavor.

This Cauliflower Gratin is a delightful blend of fresh cauliflower, heavy cream, flour, and Parmesan cheese. The dish is seasoned with a hint of salt and pepper, giving it a savory taste that will tantalize your taste buds. The gratin is then baked to perfection, with a golden brown top and tender cauliflower florets that are simply irresistible.

The best part? This dish is incredibly easy to make and ready in just 45 minutes. It serves 3 persons and has a total calorie count of 585 kcal. The caloric breakdown of this recipe is well-balanced, with 14.79% protein, 63.88% fat, and 21.33% carbs.

To make this delicious Cauliflower Gratin, you'll need a few simple ingredients and some basic equipment. The result is a mouth-watering side dish that's sure to impress your family and friends. So why wait? Give this recipe a try and enjoy a healthy, tasty meal that's both satisfying and nutritious!

Ingredients

  • large head cauliflower cored cut into florets
  • cup cup heavy whipping cream 
  • tablespoon flour all-purpose
  • cup parmesan grated
  • serving coarse mustard 
  • 0.5 cup breadcrumbs fresh
  • tablespoon butter unsalted cut into small pieces

Equipment

  • bowl
  • oven
  • knife
  • baking pan
  • aluminum foil

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. In a large bowl, combine cauliflower, heavy cream, flour, and 3/4 cup grated Parmesan. Season with salt and pepper and toss to combine.
  2. Transfer mixture to a 2-quart baking dish, cover tightly with foil, and bake 30 minutes. In a small bowl, combine 1/4 cup grated Parmesan and breadcrumbs.
  3. Sprinkle over cauliflower. Dot with butter and bake, uncovered, until topping is golden brown and cauliflower is tender when pierced with a knife, 10 to 15 minutes.
  4. Let cool 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Calories585kcal
Protein14.79%
Fat63.88%
Carbs21.33%

Properties

Glycemic Index
55.33
Glycemic Load
4.34
Inflammation Score
-9
Nutrition Score
27.763043320697%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
0.08mg
Luteolin
0.25mg
Kaempferol
1.01mg
Quercetin
1.51mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:585.08kcal
29.25%
Fat:42.85g
65.93%
Saturated Fat:26.7g
166.89%
Carbohydrates:32.2g
10.73%
Net Carbohydrates:25.65g
9.33%
Sugar:9.08g
10.09%
Cholesterol:122.35mg
40.78%
Sodium:790.08mg
34.35%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:22.32g
44.63%
Vitamin C:135.44mg
164.17%
Calcium:544.11mg
54.41%
Folate:189.2µg
47.3%
Vitamin K:48.05µg
45.76%
Phosphorus:435.87mg
43.59%
Manganese:0.63mg
31.55%
Vitamin A:1544.34IU
30.89%
Vitamin B2:0.52mg
30.32%
Vitamin B6:0.6mg
29.87%
Potassium:984.81mg
28.14%
Fiber:6.55g
26.2%
Selenium:17.56µg
25.08%
Vitamin B1:0.37mg
24.4%
Vitamin B5:2.34mg
23.41%
Magnesium:71.4mg
17.85%
Vitamin B3:2.91mg
14.57%
Zinc:2.16mg
14.38%
Iron:2.54mg
14.12%
Vitamin D:1.51µg
10.04%
Vitamin B12:0.6µg
9.96%
Copper:0.18mg
9%
Vitamin E:1.16mg
7.71%