Paleo Cauliflower with Cheese Sauce
Elevate your veggie game with this luscious Paleo Cauliflower with Cheese Sauce recipe, a dairy-free twist on a classic comfort food. Perfectly roasted cauliflower florets provide a tender, slightly crispy base, while the velvety cheese sauce—crafted from coconut milk, nutritional yeast, and a blend of spices—delivers bold, cheesy flavor without the dairy. A touch of turmeric adds a gorgeous golden hue, and fresh parsley lends a pop of brightness. Ready in just 35 minutes, this refined, gluten-free dish is ideal for anyone following a paleo diet or seeking a healthier alternative to traditional cheese sauces. Serve it as a satisfying side dish or a light entrée that’s sure to delight!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 large head Cauliflower
- 1 cup Coconut milk
- 0.25 cup Nutritional yeast
- 2 tablespoons Arrowroot powder
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Turmeric powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Rinse the cauliflower head and remove the leaves. Cut it into bite-sized florets.
Place cauliflower florets in a large mixing bowl. Drizzle with olive oil, season with salt, and toss to coat evenly.
Spread the cauliflower on a baking sheet in a single layer. Roast in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until tender and slightly golden.
While the cauliflower is roasting, prepare the cheese sauce. In a small saucepan, combine the coconut milk, nutritional yeast, arrowroot powder, lemon juice, garlic powder, onion powder, turmeric, salt, and black pepper.
Whisk the mixture over medium heat until it begins to bubble and thicken, about 5-7 minutes. Stir continuously to avoid lumps.
Remove the sauce from heat once it reaches a creamy consistency. Adjust the seasoning if needed.
Once the cauliflower is roasted, remove it from the oven and transfer it to a serving platter.
Drizzle the paleo cheese sauce over the cauliflower, ensuring it's evenly coated.
Garnish with fresh parsley before serving. Enjoy your flavorful paleo cauliflower with cheese sauce!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
524 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 17.1 g | 22% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.6 g | 18% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2448 mg | 106% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 85.2 g | 31% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 19.6 g | 70% | |
| Total Sugars | 33.6 g | ||
| Protein | 19.6 g | 39% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 236 mg | 18% | |
| Iron | 5.6 mg | 31% | |
| Potassium | 2973 mg | 63% | |
*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.
