Dairy-Free Cauliflower with Cheese Sauce
Indulge guilt-free in this creamy and flavorful Dairy-Free Cauliflower with Cheese Sauce, a plant-based twist on a classic comfort food. Roasted to perfection, golden cauliflower florets provide a satisfying base for a velvety, dairy-free cheese sauce made with unsweetened almond milk, nutritional yeast, and a pinch of garlic and onion powder for an added depth of flavor. Tangy lemon juice enhances the sauce, creating a rich, cheesy taste without a drop of dairy. Ready in just 45 minutes, this recipe is perfect as a healthy side dish or a light main course. Ideal for vegans and dairy-free diets, it’s a simple yet delicious way to elevate your vegetable game while staying wholesome and satisfying.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 head cauliflower
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 0.5 cup nutritional yeast
- 2 cups unsweetened almond milk
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
Cut the cauliflower head into bite-sized florets and place them in a large mixing bowl.
Drizzle the cauliflower florets with olive oil, season with half of the salt and black pepper, and toss until well coated.
Spread the cauliflower florets in a single layer on a baking sheet and roast in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until they are tender and have golden brown edges.
While the cauliflower is roasting, prepare the dairy-free cheese sauce by whisking together the almond milk and cornstarch in a medium saucepan until the cornstarch is fully dissolved.
Place the saucepan over medium heat and add the nutritional yeast, garlic powder, onion powder, lemon juice, the remaining salt, and black pepper.
Stir continuously until the mixture comes to a simmer and thickens to a creamy sauce consistency, about 5-7 minutes.
Once the sauce is thickened, remove it from the heat and adjust the seasoning according to taste.
Transfer the roasted cauliflower to a serving platter and generously drizzle the dairy-free cheese sauce over the top.
Serve immediately as a side dish or a light main course.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
603 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 36.0 g | 46% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.8 g | 29% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 3579 mg | 156% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 57.1 g | 21% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.8 g | 56% | |
| Total Sugars | 12.3 g | ||
| Protein | 20.7 g | 41% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.4 mcg | 22% | |
| Calcium | 1003 mg | 77% | |
| Iron | 5.6 mg | 31% | |
| Potassium | 2276 mg | 48% | |
*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.
