Cauliflower & Broccoli Cheese

Using ricotta as the base of a speedy cheese sauce gives this classic side-dish a boost of protein. The smooth, creamy sauce pairs perfectly with tender cauliflower and broccoli, whilst a crunchy topping brings a touch of texture.

As a bonus, this is a flourless dish. It’s a total winner that is so easy to prepare!

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Cauliflower & Broccoli Cheese

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Prep Time 35

Course Side Dishes

Servings

Suitable for Special Diet (or adaptable) Egg-free, Gluten-free, Vegetarian

Ingredients

0.5 Cauliflower (small)
0.5 Broccoli (small)
250 g Ricotta Cheese
25 g Parmesan Cheese (grated)
1 clove Garlic (crushed)
1/4 tsp Nutmeg (ground)
75ml Milk

Topping

1 tbsp Mixed seeds (savoury)
1 tbsp Parmesan Cheese (grated)

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 180°C conventional or 160°C fan.
Cut the cauliflower and broccoli into florets. Steam for 5 minutes.
Meanwhile make the sauce. Put the ricotta, parmesan, milk, crushed garlic and nutmeg into a blender, along with some salt and pepper to season. Blitz to create a smooth sauce.
Put the steamed cauliflower and broccoli into a baking dish, pour the sauce over the top then top with the mixed seeds and extra parmesan.
Bake in the pre-heated oven for 25-30 minutes until bubbling.

Per serving. Nutrition content in food is never consistent, so take these estimates with a pinch of salt! Also, our recipes tend to use low-GI carbs and sugars, so these values are not directly comparable with shop-bought UPFs.

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