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
- Olive oil, salt, pepper, and spices (sage, thyme, nutmeg)
- Instructions for Preparation:
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Steam or boil cauliflower florets for 5-10 minutes until tender-crisp.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, warm olive oil and sauté garlic until fragrant.
- Stir in pumpkin puree, heavy cream, and vegetable broth; whisk until smooth.
- Add Parmesan cheese, Gruyere cheese, sage, thyme, nutmeg, salt, and pepper; mix well.
- Simmer sauce for 5-7 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Grease a baking dish with olive oil; layer the cauliflower on the bottom.
- Pour the pumpkin cream sauce over the cauliflower.
- Top with remaining cheeses and breadcrumbs if desired.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.
- Let cool for a few minutes before serving.
- Helpful Notes:
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 50mg