Get the Recipe: Vegan Cauliflower Cheese
This vegan cauliflower cheese is incredibly rich, savoury and easy to make. The cheesy sauce is made using cashews and potatoes, and it's perfect as a side dish or a cosy main course. You won't believe this meal is completely dairy-free!
Ingredients
- 2 cups potatoes, peeled and diced
- 4 cups cauliflower florets
- 1 1/2 cups cashews, soaked
- 1 cup plant based milk
- 1/3 cup nutritional yeast
- 1 tsp mustard
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsp tamari
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 lemon, juice of
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 large red onion, diced
- 1/2 cup vegan cheese, grated
- 1/3 cup breadcrumbs
Equipment
- Conventional oven
- Casserole dish
- Saucepan
- Blender or food processor
- Frying pan
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180 degrees C (350 F) and grease a casserole dish.
- Simmer the potatoes for 10-12 minutes, and steam the cauliflower for 7-8 minutes, until both are fork-tender.
- When the potatoes are cooked through, drain them and transfer to a blender or food processor together with cashews, plant based milk, nutritional yeast, mustard, cornstarch, tamari, paprika, garlic powder, cumin, garlic cloves and lemon juice. Blend until very smooth.
- Now, heat the olive oil in a large pan over a medium-high heat. Add the onion and cook for 5 minutes, until softened.
- Add the steamed cauliflower florets and the sauce, stirring for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Transfer the cauliflower to the casserole dish and add the breadcrumbs on top. Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes, until crispy and golden brown on top.
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Instructions for storage and freezing
- Keep in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 3 days in an airtight container. Reheat in the microwave, or in the oven for around 10 minutes.
- In order to freeze, allow to cool completely and then place in freezer bags. Keep in the freezer for up to 2 months. In order to reheat from frozen, place the frozen cauliflower in a casserole dish, add extra vegan cheese and place in the oven for 35-40 minutes.
- You can cook the potatoes and cauliflower ahead of time as part of your meal prep routine, and keep them in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 4 days. Then, all you need is 5 minutes to make the sauce, assemble the casserole, and pop in the oven.
- You can also assemble the casserole together with the sauce, wrap in cling film and keep in the fridge for up to 3 days. Then, simply bake it as instructed when ready to eat.
Calories: 247kcal, Carbohydrates: 23g, Protein: 9g, Fat: 15g, Saturated Fat: 3g, Sodium: 425mg, Potassium: 508mg, Fiber: 4g, Sugar: 4g, Vitamin A: 131IU, Vitamin C: 34mg, Calcium: 86mg, Iron: 3mg