Ingredients for Cauliflower and broccoli bake
- 1 medium head of broccoli, chopped into florets
- 1 medium head of cauliflower, riced using a food processor or a box grater
- 2 white onions, finely chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped or put through a garlic press
- Ground paprika (not smoked)
- Ground cumin
- Chilli flakes (optional)
- Salt
- Ground black pepper
- 180 ml vegetable stock
- 240 ml milk
- 250 g cheddar cheese, grated
- Grated mozzarella cheese (optional)
Cooking Instructions for making Cauliflower and broccoli bake
Preheat the oven to 180°c (fan)
In a large pan or skillet with high sides, fry the onion and garlic on a medium heat until softened.
Add 1tbsp paprika, 1tbsp cumin, 1tsp salt and chilli flakes to taste if using them. Fry for a minute or two.
Add the stock and milk to the pan. Then add the cauliflower and mix well. It won’t look great but trust the process.
Add the broccoli to the pan. It will be very full but it will shrink down as it cooks. Add ground black pepper to taste. And then carefully mix it well.
Turn the heat up and simmer for 10/15 minutes, stirring regularly, until the broccoli has started to soften and you can fit all the veg in the pan comfortably. At this point add half the cheddar cheese and mix it in well, then flatten the mixture.
Then cover the vegetables with the rest of the cheese and then sprinkle over some mozzarella too if you’re using it, I like to add some for stringiness but it doesn’t add any flavour so it’s not essential for the recipe.
Put the pan in the oven for 20 minutes or until the cheese is brown and crispy. Divide up and serve.
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