Cauliflower With Gorgonzola Sauce

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 10
Cauliflower With Gorgonzola Sauce
in Vegetarian

Prep

10 min

Cook

25 min

Ready In

35 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

400 g cauliflower
1/2 lemon , juice of , squeezed
2 tablespoons olive oil
10 g butter
1 garlic clove , chopped
100 g gorgonzola
100 g mascarpone
500 ml milk
30 g butter
30 g flour
salt
pepper
nutmeg

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
450
Sugar
7g
Fat
39g
Cauliflower with gorgonzola sauce is a vegetarian dish that combines roasted cauliflower with a rich and creamy cheese sauce. This dish is perfect for a cozy dinner with friends or family. The roasted cauliflower is tender and slightly caramelized, while the cheese sauce is tangy and savory. This dish is also easy to customize by adding different spices or herbs to the sauce or roasting the cauliflower with garlic or other vegetables.

Instructions

1.Preheat the oven to 200°C. Cut cauliflower into small florets and put it in a baking dish. Pour olive oil and lemon juice over the cauliflower, season with salt and pepper and mix well. Roast in preheated oven for about 15-20 minutes.
2.In a saucepan, melt the butter and fry the chopped garlic for a minute. Add gorgonzola, mascarpone, and milk. Stir well until the cheese melts.
3.In a separate saucepan, melt 30g of butter, add 30g of flour and cook it slowly, stirring occasionally, until it turns brown. Pour the cheese sauce gradually into the flour sauce stirring well. Cook on low heat for about 5-10 minutes, stirring constantly. Season with nutmeg, salt, and pepper.
4.Serve the roasted cauliflower with gorgonzola sauce.

PROS

Cauliflower is a low-calorie vegetable, it’s also high in fiber and vitamins C, K, and B6.
Gorgonzola cheese is a good source of protein and calcium.

The sauce is rich and creamy, a perfect complement to the tender cauliflower.

CONS

Cauliflower can cause bloating and gas in some people.

Gorgonzola cheese is high in sodium and saturated fat, it should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Cauliflower is a cruciferous vegetable that contains antioxidants that may reduce the risk of certain cancers. It may also have anti-inflammatory and heart-healthy effects. Gorgonzola cheese contains probiotics that are beneficial for gut health, as well as antioxidants.

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