Cauliflower with Gluten-Free Cheese Sauce
Serves 4
Time 15 min
Sharp cheddar cheese contrasts nicely with the cauliflower. Arrowroot thickens the cheese sauce, making it appropriate for those avoiding gluten. Try the optional nutmeg and cayenne for a bit of a kick.
Special Diets:
Ingredients
- 4 cups cauliflower florets
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon arrowroot
- 1 cup milk
- 3/4 cup grated sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
- nutmeg (optional), pinch of
- cayenne pepper (optional), pinch of
Method
Bring 2 inches of water to boil in a pot fitted with a steamer basket.
Steam cauliflower to crisp-tender, about 10 minutes.
Meanwhile, melt butter over medium heat in a saucepan.
Whisk in arrowroot then slowly pour in milk.
Whisk constantly until sauce thickens.
Add cheese and whisk until completely melted and smooth.
Season to taste with salt, pepper, nutmeg, and cayenne, if using.
Pour sauce over cauliflower and serve immediately.
Nutritional Info:
Per serving: About 1 cup, 170 calories (100 from fat), 11g total fat, 7g saturated fat, 35mg cholesterol, 330mg sodium, 11g carbohydrates (4g dietary fiber, 5g sugar), 10g protein.
Note: We've provided special diet and nutritional information for educational purposes. But remember - we're cooks, not doctors! You should follow the advice of your health-care provider. And since product formulations change, check product labels for the most recent ingredient information.
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Ingredients
- 4 cups cauliflower florets
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon arrowroot
- 1 cup milk
- 3/4 cup grated sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
- nutmeg (optional), pinch of
- cayenne pepper (optional), pinch of