Roasted Cauliflower with Creamy Cheese Sauce and Herby Panko & Walnut Crumble

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Preheat oven to 220°C.
  2. 2Toss cauliflower florets with 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp smoked paprika, ½ tsp garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  3. 3Toss cauliflower leaves separately with a little oil, paprika, salt, and pepper.
  4. 4Spread florets and leaves on trays (or separate sections).
  5. 5Roast florets for 25–30 min until golden.
  6. 6Roast leaves for 8–10 min until crisp.
  7. 7Melt 2 tbsp vg butter in a saucepan.
  8. 8Whisk in 2 tbsp flour for 1 minute to make a roux.
  9. 9Gradually add 2 cups soy milk.
  10. 10Then add ½ cup grated vg cheddar, 2 tbsp nutritional yeast, 1 tsp Dijon mustard, ½ tsp onion powder, ½ tsp garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  11. 11Simmer for 3–5 min until thick and glossy.
  12. 12Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a pan.
  13. 13Toast ½ cup panko breadcrumbs until golden.
  14. 14Stir in ¼ cup finely chopped walnuts, 1 tsp dried rosemary, a pinch of smoked paprika, a pinch of salt, and the roasted leaves to make the crumble.
  15. 15Transfer roasted florets to a baking dish.
  16. 16Pour over the cheese sauce and fold to coat.
  17. 17Top with the crumble.
  18. 18Bake for 10–12 min at 200°C until golden and crisp.
  19. 19Serve up and enjoy!

Ingredients

  • 1 medium medium cauliflower, cut into bite-size florets
  • cauliflower leaves (from the same head), chopped into thin strips
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 0.5 tsp garlic powder
  • salt
  • black pepper
  • 2 tbsp vg butter
  • 2 tbsp flour
  • 2 cups soy milk
  • 0.5 cup vg cheddar, grated
  • 2 tbsp nutritional yeast
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 0.5 tsp onion powder
  • 0.5 tsp garlic powder
  • 0.5 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 0.25 cup walnuts, finely chopped
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp dried rosemary
  • Pinch smoked paprika
  • Pinch salt

Equipment

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Tips

  • Keep every leaf of the cauliflower as their flavor is gold.
  • Don't rush greatness when making the roux.
  • Every sprinkle of the crumble counts.