Dairy-Free Baked Cauliflower with Cheese
Transform your comfort food cravings with this irresistible Dairy-Free Baked Cauliflower with Cheese recipe—a creamy yet wholesome dish that's entirely plant-based! Perfectly roasted cauliflower florets are adorned with a velvety, homemade cheese sauce crafted from nutrient-rich cashews, savory nutritional yeast, and zesty lemon juice, delivering all the rich flavors of traditional cheese without any dairy. A finishing touch of paprika adds smoky depth, while fresh parsley brightens each bite. This recipe combines healthy indulgence with simplicity, requiring just 15 minutes of prep and 40 minutes of cooking time. It's ideal for vegans, lactose-intolerant foodies, or anyone looking to embrace guilt-free comfort food. Serve it as a crowd-pleasing side dish that's equal parts nourishing and delicious! Keywords: dairy-free cauliflower bake, vegan cheese sauce, plant-based comfort food.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 large head Cauliflower
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 cup Raw cashews
- 1 4 cup Nutritional yeast
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 1 cup Unsweetened almond milk
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon Paprika
- 2 tablespoons Chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Cut the cauliflower into bite-sized florets and place them on a large baking sheet.
Drizzle the olive oil over the cauliflower florets, then sprinkle with salt and black pepper. Toss to coat the florets evenly.
Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and roast the cauliflower for 20 minutes, or until they are tender and starting to brown.
While the cauliflower is roasting, prepare the dairy-free cheese sauce. In a high-speed blender, combine the cashews, nutritional yeast, garlic powder, onion powder, lemon juice, almond milk, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Blend until smooth and creamy. Adjust the seasoning to taste.
Once the cauliflower is roasted, remove it from the oven and pour the cheese sauce over the roasted cauliflower. Stir to ensure all florets are coated evenly.
Sprinkle the top with paprika for an added smoky flavor.
Return the baking sheet to the oven and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes, or until the top is crispy and golden brown.
Remove from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before sprinkling with freshly chopped parsley.
Serve warm as a delicious and satisfying side dish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1421 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 83.1 g | 107% | |
| Saturated Fat | 14.6 g | 73% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2635 mg | 115% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 113.7 g | 41% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 35.5 g | 127% | |
| Total Sugars | 23.9 g | ||
| Protein | 78.3 g | 157% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.2 mcg | 11% | |
| Calcium | 713 mg | 55% | |
| Iron | 19.1 mg | 106% | |
| Potassium | 4895 mg | 104% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
