Cheese Sauce Over Cauliflower

Vegetarian
Health score
9%
Cheese Sauce Over Cauliflower
20 min.
6
252kcal

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Looking for a delicious and vegetarian-friendly dish that's ready in just 20 minutes? Look no further than this mouth-watering Cheese Sauce Over Cauliflower! This recipe serves 6 and comes in at a modest 252 calories per serving, making it a perfect option for anyone looking to enjoy a hearty meal without breaking the calorie bank.

The star of this dish is, of course, the cauliflower. We start by boiling it to perfection, ensuring it's crisp-tender and ready for the next step. But the real magic happens in the sauce. A blend of butter, flour, and thyme is cooked to create a roux, which is then gradually infused with milk to create a rich and creamy base. The cheese, a generous 1.5 cups of shredded cheddar, is then added, resulting in a sauce that's both decadent and delightfully cheesy.

To finish it off, the dish is beautifully plated with the cauliflower arranged on a serving platter, the cheese sauce poured overtop, and then it's all garnished with a sprinkle of paprika and minced fresh parsley. The result? A visually stunning dish that's as tasty as it is Instagram-worthy.

Whether you're a vegetarian looking for your next favorite dish, or a cheese lover craving something new, this Cheese Sauce Over Cauliflower is sure to satisfy. With a balanced caloric breakdown of 18.06% protein, 61.05% fat, and 20.89% carbs, it's a well-rounded meal that's sure to please any palate. So why not give it a try tonight? Your taste buds will thank you!

Ingredients

  • large head cauliflower 
  • 1.5 teaspoons salt 
  • tablespoons butter 
  • tablespoons flour all-purpose
  • 0.5 teaspoon thyme dried
  • 1.5 cups milk 
  • 1.5 cups cheddar cheese shredded
  • serving paprika 
  • serving parsley fresh minced

Equipment

  • sauce pan

Directions

  1. In a large saucepan, bring 1 in. of water, cauliflower and salt to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 5-15 minutes or until cauliflower is crisp-tender.
  2. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, melt butter; stir in flour and thyme until blended. Gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Reduce heat; add cheese, stirring until melted.
  3. Drain and pat cauliflower dry; place on a serving platter. Top with cheese sauce; sprinkle with paprika and parsley.
  4. Cut into wedges.

Nutrition Facts

Calories252kcal
Protein18.06%
Fat61.05%
Carbs20.89%

Properties

Glycemic Index
44.83
Glycemic Load
4.69
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
16.714782455693%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
1.48mg
Luteolin
0.13mg
Kaempferol
0.51mg
Myricetin
0.1mg
Quercetin
0.76mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:252.11kcal
12.61%
Fat:17.72g
27.26%
Saturated Fat:10.35g
64.72%
Carbohydrates:13.64g
4.55%
Net Carbohydrates:10.57g
3.84%
Sugar:5.76g
6.4%
Cholesterol:50.62mg
16.87%
Sodium:877.04mg
38.13%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:11.79g
23.58%
Vitamin C:68.41mg
82.92%
Vitamin K:35.69µg
33.99%
Calcium:311.42mg
31.14%
Phosphorus:259.93mg
25.99%
Folate:94.21µg
23.55%
Vitamin B2:0.32mg
18.75%
Selenium:11.36µg
16.23%
Vitamin B6:0.32mg
16.22%
Potassium:549.64mg
15.7%
Vitamin A:780.32IU
15.61%
Vitamin B5:1.31mg
13.13%
Manganese:0.26mg
13.11%
Fiber:3.07g
12.28%
Zinc:1.73mg
11.5%
Vitamin B12:0.64µg
10.68%
Vitamin B1:0.14mg
9.62%
Magnesium:38.04mg
9.51%
Iron:1.03mg
5.71%
Vitamin D:0.84µg
5.6%
Vitamin B3:1.06mg
5.3%
Vitamin E:0.63mg
4.18%
Copper:0.07mg
3.72%