Vegan Cauliflower with Cheese Sauce

Elevate your plant-based dining game with this irresistible Vegan Cauliflower with Cheese Sauce! Roasted to golden perfection, tender cauliflower florets are the star of this dish, coated in a rich and creamy vegan cheese sauce made from cashews, nutritional yeast, and a medley of spices like turmeric and smoked paprika. This recipe is dairy-free, gluten-free, and packed with flavor, making it a perfect choice for anyone looking for a wholesome, comfort-food-inspired meal. Ready in just 45 minutes, it’s an ideal side dish or light main course, beautifully garnished with a dash of smoked paprika or fresh herbs for a stunning presentation. Whether you're vegan or simply looking to add more plant-based meals to your repertoire, this recipe is a must-try!

Nutriscore Rating: 77/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 head Cauliflower
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoons Black pepper
• 1 cup Raw cashews
• 0.5 cup Nutritional yeast
• 1.5 cups Almond milk
• 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon Onion powder
• 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon Mustard
• 0.5 teaspoon Turmeric
• 0.25 teaspoon Smoked paprika

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).

Step 2

Cut the cauliflower into bite-sized florets and place them on a baking sheet.

Step 3

Drizzle the cauliflower with olive oil, and sprinkle with salt and black pepper. Toss to coat evenly.

Step 4

Roast the cauliflower in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until tender and lightly browned, tossing once halfway through.

Step 5

While the cauliflower is roasting, prepare the vegan cheese sauce. Start by soaking the raw cashews in boiling water for about 10 minutes to soften them.

Step 6

Drain the cashews and add them to a blender along with nutritional yeast, almond milk, garlic powder, onion powder, lemon juice, mustard, turmeric, and smoked paprika.

Step 7

Blend the mixture on high speed until completely smooth and creamy. If the sauce is too thick, add more almond milk, a tablespoon at a time, until the desired consistency is reached.

Step 8

Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning as needed with additional salt or lemon juice.

Step 9

Once the cauliflower is done roasting, drizzle the vegan cheese sauce over the florets and gently toss to combine.

Step 10

Serve the vegan cauliflower with cheese sauce immediately, garnished with a sprinkle of smoked paprika or fresh herbs if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1148.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1259.5

Total Fat 83.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 14.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.8g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 3557.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 105.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 19.9g	0%
Total Sugars 44.8g
Protein 41.0g	0%

Vitamin D 117.1IU	0%
Calcium 794.7mg	0%
Iron 13.5mg	0%
Potassium 3031.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 56.2%

Protein: 12.2%

Carbs: 31.5%