Cauliflower Bake With Hazelnut Crunch Crust

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 0
Delicious Cauliflower Bake With Hazelnut Crunch Crust
in Main

Prep

20 min

Cook

30 min

Ready In

50 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

3 lbs heads cauliflower , trimmed and separated into florets
1/3 cup hazelnuts , finely chopped
1 slice of extra crunchy toast , roughly chopped
2 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups milk , slightly warmed
1/4 onion , skin removed
1 clove
1 bay leaf
1 pinch salt and pepper
1 pinch nutmeg
7 ounces gruyere cheese , grated ( can also use Comte or Parmesan )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
8
Calories
245
Sugar
6g
Fat
12g
This Cauliflower Bake With Hazelnut Crunch Crust is a delicious and healthy alternative to traditional baked dishes. It is a perfect winter dish that can be served as a side or main course. The cauliflower is lightly steamed and then topped with a creamy roux-based sauce. The sauce is flavored with onions, clove and bay leaf, and then seasoned with salt, pepper and nutmeg. The hazelnut crunch crust is sprinkled over the top of the cauliflower and sauce, and then grated cheese is added. This dish is a great way to add more vegetables to your diet, and the hazelnut crunch crust adds a nice flavor and texture to the dish. It is also a healthier alternative to traditional baked dishes, as it contains no cream or butter.

Instructions

1.Preheat the oven to 375F.
2.Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
3.In a large pot, cook cauliflower florets in boiling salted water until tender, about 5 minutes. Drain and transfer to the baking dish.
4.In a frying pan, melt butter and add flour, whisking constantly to form a roux. Add onions, clove and bay leaf.
5.Gradually add the warm milk while whisking continuously, bring to a boil. Let simmer for about 5 minutes. Strain sauce and season with salt, pepper and nutmeg.
6.Pour sauce over the cauliflower in the baking dish.
7.In a small bowl, mix together the hazelnuts and toast. Sprinkle the mixture over the top of the cauliflower and sauce, then sprinkle with grated cheese.
8.Bake in the oven for about 20 minutes, or until the cheese is golden and bubbly on top.

PROS

This recipe is a great way to get your daily serving of vegetables.

The hazelnut crunch crust adds a nice texture to the dish.

It can be a great side or main dish.

CONS

This dish may not be suitable for those with nut allergies.

It may not be appealing to those who do not like cauliflower.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Cauliflower is a good source of vitamins C and K, folate and fiber. It also contains antioxidants and sulfur compounds that may have health benefits.
Hazelnuts contain healthy fatty acids, fiber and protein. They also have high levels of vitamin E, magnesium, phosphorus, and potassium, which are all beneficial to your health.
This dish is a healthier alternative to traditional baked dishes, as it contains no cream or butter.

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