Vegan Cauliflower Mac & Cheese
Looking for something just a little indulgent but on the healthier side try our dairy-free, vegan and gluten-free stove top spicy cauliflower mac & cheese recipe
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 336kcal
Ingredients
- 1 head Cauliflower - Large
- 2 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil or Avocado Oil
- 1 cup Unsweetened plant based milk
- 1 tablespoon Gluten-Free Flour
- ½ cup Shredded plant based mozzarella
- ½ cup Shredded plant based parmesan
- 1 cup Shredded plant based cheddar
- ½ tablespoon Cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon Salt
- ¼ teaspoon Pepper
- ½ teaspoon Chopped chives, green onions or parsley - fresh
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°
- Cut florets from the head of cauliflower, wash thoroughly.1 head Cauliflower
- Place the florets in a bowl, with the oil and mix with salt and pepper.1 head Cauliflower, 2 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil or Avocado Oil
- Arrange cauliflower florets on a parchment lined baking sheet.1 head Cauliflower
- Roast them for 30-35 minutes until they begin to become golden and tender.
- While the cauliflower is baking, begin to make your sauce by adding milk and flour to a sauce pan and whisking them together on low heat.1 cup Unsweetened plant based milk, 1 tablespoon Gluten-Free Flour
- Add seasoning; garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne powder, salt and pepper.½ tablespoon Cayenne pepper, 1 teaspoon Garlic powder, 1 teaspoon Onion powder, ¼ teaspoon Salt, ¼ teaspoon Pepper
- Stir in the cheeses one at a time, stirring constantly to avoid burning and making sure the cheeses melt.½ cup Shredded plant based mozzarella , 1 cup Shredded plant based cheddar , ½ cup Shredded plant based parmesan
- Once the cheese is melted to your liking add the cooked cauliflower florets to the sauce pan and delicately mix them into the sauce, coating them completely.½ teaspoon Chopped chives, green onions or parsley
Notes
Use 1 large head of cauliflower.
Cut florets from head of cauliflower, or you can buy a 16-ounce bag of pre-cut raw florets.
Cut florets from head of cauliflower, or you can buy a 16-ounce bag of pre-cut raw florets.
Nutrition
Calories: 336kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Sodium: 800mg | Potassium: 451mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 260IU | Vitamin C: 70mg | Calcium: 155mg | Iron: 2mg
