Cauliflower Cheese And Bean Bake Recipe
- Serves 4
- 5 mins to prepare and 35 mins to cook, 5 mins to cool
- 456 calories / serving
- Freezable
Ingredients
- 400g frozen cauliflower
- 1 onion, finely sliced
- 50g frozen leeks
- 1 ½ tbsp olive oil
- 1 garlic clove, crushed
- 3 tbsp plain flour
- 1 reduced-salt vegetable stock cube, made up to 500ml
- 1 tbsp miso paste
- 100g Grana Padano, finely grated
- 2 x 400g tins butter beans, rinsed and drained
- 75g (3 slices) crusty white bloomer, blitzed into breadcrumbs
- 100g smoked back bacon, finely chopped
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 200°C, fan 180°C, gas 6. In a large roasting dish, combine the cauliflower, onion, and leeks.
- Toss in the garlic and oil to coat completely. Roast for 20 minutes, or until the cauliflower and onion are soft.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the flour and 4 tbsp cold water to produce a smooth paste.
- In a medium saucepan, heat the stock and stir in the miso and flour paste. Heat for 6-8 minutes, whisking constantly, until thickened.
- For a thick, silky sauce, stir in the cheese and simmer for another 3-4 minutes. Season.
- Drain any excess liquid from the cauliflower, then toss in the beans and cheese sauce to combine.
- Combine the breadcrumbs and bacon, then sprinkle over the top of the casserole.
- Bake for 20 minutes, or until the sauce is bubbling and the top is brown. Allow for 5 minutes of resting time before serving.