Cheesy Cauliflower Sauce

Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
2%
Cheesy Cauliflower Sauce
30 min.
9
19kcal

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Are you ready to elevate your meals with a deliciously creamy and cheesy sauce that’s not only mouthwatering but also caters to various dietary preferences? Introducing our Cheesy Cauliflower Sauce—a versatile, plant-based delight that’s perfect for everyone, whether you’re vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, or dairy-free!

This sauce is a game-changer in the kitchen, offering a rich, cheesy flavor without any of the guilt. Made primarily from small cauliflower florets, it’s packed with nutrients while keeping the calorie count low at just 19 kcal per serving. The combination of nutritional yeast, garlic, and a hint of smoked paprika creates a savory profile that will have your taste buds dancing.

In just 30 minutes, you can whip up this delightful sauce that serves up to 9 people, making it an ideal choice for family dinners or gatherings with friends. Whether you drizzle it over pasta, use it as a dip for veggies, or pour it over baked potatoes, this sauce is sure to impress. Plus, it’s incredibly easy to make—just simmer, blend, and heat!

So, gather your ingredients and get ready to indulge in a creamy, cheesy experience that’s both satisfying and wholesome. Your taste buds will thank you!

Ingredients

  • cups cauliflower florets 
  • 0.3 teaspoon ground mustard dry
  • cloves garlic powder peeled
  • 0.5 tablespoon juice of lemon 
  • 0.3 cup nutritional yeast 
  • teaspoon granulated onion 
  • tablespoon potato flour 
  • tablespoon miso white
  • servings salt to taste
  • 0.3 teaspoon paprika smoked
  • 0.1 teaspoon turmeric 
  • cups water 

Equipment

  • sauce pan
  • blender

Directions

  1. Add the cauliflower, water, onion powder, garlic, paprika, mustard, and turmeric. Cover tightly and reduce the heat to very low. Simmer until the cauliflower is so tender that it easily comes apart when poked with a fork, about 15-20 minutes. Carefully transfer the contents of the saucepan to a blender.
  2. Add all remaining ingredients. Cover and blend, starting on low and increasing the speed until you’re at the highest setting. (Be careful–hot foods can “erupt.”) Blend until you have a completely smooth sauce.
  3. Pour the sauce back into the saucepan, add salt to taste if you like, and heat until it begins to bubble, stirring occasionally. Allow it to cook and thicken for at least another 2 minutes.
  4. Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts

Calories19kcal
Protein26.86%
Fat11.26%
Carbs61.88%

Properties

Glycemic Index
13.11
Glycemic Load
0.45
Inflammation Score
-3
Nutrition Score
2.1199999969129%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.04mg
Hesperetin
0.12mg
Naringenin
0.01mg
Apigenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
0.02mg
Kaempferol
0.08mg
Quercetin
0.12mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:19.27kcal
0.96%
Fat:0.27g
0.41%
Saturated Fat:0.05g
0.33%
Carbohydrates:3.29g
1.1%
Net Carbohydrates:2.3g
0.84%
Sugar:0.62g
0.69%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:274.39mg
11.93%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:1.43g
2.86%
Vitamin C:11.13mg
13.5%
Fiber:0.99g
3.97%
Vitamin K:4.06µg
3.87%
Folate:13.79µg
3.45%
Potassium:111.87mg
3.2%
Manganese:0.06mg
3.18%
Vitamin B6:0.06mg
2.95%
Phosphorus:16.69mg
1.67%
Vitamin B5:0.17mg
1.65%
Magnesium:6.18mg
1.54%
Iron:0.28mg
1.54%
Copper:0.03mg
1.52%
Vitamin B1:0.02mg
1.19%
Vitamin B2:0.02mg
1.16%