Cauliflower Gratin
Cauliflower is a more nutritious stand-in for white potatoes in the creamy gratin.
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Ingredients
- 1 large head of cauliflower cut into florets (5 to 6 cups)
- 1 large leek, halved lengthwise and cut crosswise into half moons
- 2 Tbs. olive oil
- 1 1/4 cup almond milk
- 1/3 cup cashew butter
- 1/2 cup nutritional yeast
- 2 garlic cloves, pressed in garlic press
- 1/4 cup chopped chives
Preparation
- Preheat oven to 425°F.
- Combine cauliflower and leeks on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and toss with your hands to mix. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and roast for 20 minutes, stirring halfway through.
- While cauliflower is roasting, in a blender combine almond milk, cashew butter, nutritional yeast, and garlic. Purée until smooth and creamy. Season to taste with salt. Transfer to a small saucepan and simmer to warm.
- Remove roasted cauliflower and leeks from oven and combine with “cheese” sauce in an 8-inch square baking dish. Return to oven. Bake for 5 to 7 minutes longer, until mixture is hot.
- To serve, divide between individual serving dishes, sprinkle with chives, and serve hot.
Nutrition Information
- Calories 200
- Carbohydrate Content 17 g
- Cholesterol Content 135 mg
- Fat Content 13 g
- Fiber Content 5 g
- Protein Content 8 g
- Saturated Fat Content 2 g
- Sodium Content 0 mg
- Sugar Content 5 g
- Trans Fat Content 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat Content 0 g