Pumpkin Cauliflower Gratin: A Delicious & Healthy Fall Recipe
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: International
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium head cauliflower, cut into florets
- 1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin puree
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup vegetable broth
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Gruyere cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Spices: sage, thyme, nutmeg, salt, and pepper
- Optional: 1/4 cup breadcrumbs for topping
- Preparation Instructions:
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Steam or boil cauliflower florets for about 5-10 minutes until tender-crisp. Drain well.
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, add olive oil and minced garlic; sauté for about 1 minute.
- Stir in pumpkin puree, heavy cream, and vegetable broth; whisk until smooth.
- Add Parmesan cheese, Gruyere cheese, sage, thyme, nutmeg, salt, and pepper; stir to combine.
- Simmer sauce for about 5-7 minutes until thickened slightly.
- Grease a baking dish and layer the cauliflower florets evenly.
- Pour the pumpkin cream sauce over the cauliflower.
- Top with remaining cheeses and optional breadcrumbs.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.
- Allow to cool for a few minutes before serving.
- Helpful Notes:
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (150g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 40mg