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Cauliflower Cheese (Vegan)

Cauliflower cheese is essentially a cauliflower gratin. Tender roasted cauliflower florets and thyme-infused creamy white sauce baked together until crispy on top, and the cheesy sauce is bubbling around the edges. 

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  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 6 people 1x
  • Category: Side Dish
  • Cuisine: American
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Ingredients

  • 1–2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 large cauliflower (1KG/2lbs)
  • 4 tbsp vegan butter
  • 1 tsp thyme leaves
  • 4 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 3 cups oat milk
  • 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 2 tsp dijon mustard
  • 1 1/2 cups grated vegan cheese
  • salt + black pepper (to taste)

Instructions

  1. Pre-heat the oven to 200°C/390°F
  2. Roasting: Cut the cauliflower into medium, bite-sized florets. Transfer onto a baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and a little salt and black pepper. Toss together and bake for 20 minutes or until tender.
  3. Cheese sauce: Melt the vegan butter in a pan. Mix in thyme leaves and cook for a few seconds. Add the flour, and while consistently mixing, cook for 1-2 minutes. With one hand, stream in the oat milk, and with the other consistently mix everything together to prevent lumps. Turn off the heat and mix in the 1 cup grated vegan cheese and ground nutmeg.
  4. Final touches: Transfer tender, roasted cauliflower into a baking dish. Pour over the cheese sauce. Sprinkle over the remaining grated vegan cheese on top and bake for 30 minutes. For a crispier top, turn on your grill/broiler and cook for a few minutes. Enjoy!

Find it online: https://cookingwithparita.com/recipe/cauliflower-cheese/