Cauliflower with Bechamel Sauce

3 servings

30 minutes

Cauliflower with béchamel sauce is a refined French dish that combines the tenderness of vegetables with the elegance of creamy sauce. Béchamel, one of the classic French sauces, transforms simple cauliflower into an elegant treat. The light nutty hint of nutmeg in the sauce highlights the natural sweetness of the cauliflower, while the baked cheese crust adds an appetizing texture. This dish is perfect as a side or a standalone vegetarian delight and pairs well with white wine and fresh herbs. It evokes the coziness of family dinners in French homes where sophistication meets simplicity. The aroma of dill and lemon added during cooking gives the cauliflower freshness and lightness, making it truly festive.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 265.8
• Proteins: 10.8g
• Fats: 17.9g
• Carbohydrates: 16.9g

Ingredients

• Cauliflower: 350 g
• Lemon: 30 g
• Dill: 1 pc
• Salt: to taste
• Oregano: to taste
• Garlic: 1 clove
• Mayonnaise: 1 tbsp
• Cheese: 50 g
• Milk: 250 ml
• Butter: 20 g
• Wheat flour: 20 g

Cooking steps

1. Divide the cauliflower into florets.

   Required ingredients:

   • Cauliflower: 350 g

2. Add dill stems and a piece of lemon to boiling water (2 l) to keep the cabbage crispy.

   Required ingredients:

   • Dill: 1 piece
   • Lemon: 30 g

3. Salt the water, add cabbage to boiling water and cook for 4 minutes.

   Required ingredients:

   • Salt:  to taste
   • Cauliflower: 350 g

4. Heat the skillet and add butter.

   Required ingredients:

   • Butter: 20 g

5. After the butter melts, add the sifted flour.

   Required ingredients:

   • Wheat flour: 20 g

6. Stir quickly over low heat or in a water bath.

7. After frying the flour lumps, add 100 ml of milk.

   Required ingredients:

   • Milk: 250 ml

8. Gradually add 100 ml of milk and stir the sauce clockwise with a whisk.

   Required ingredients:

   • Milk: 250 ml

9. Stirring, add another 50 ml of milk. Salt and optionally add nutmeg.

   Required ingredients:

   • Milk: 250 ml
   • Salt:  to taste

10. After the cabbage is cooked, place it on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

11. Sprinkle oregano on top of the cabbage and pour with the prepared béchamel sauce.

    Required ingredients:

    • Oregano:  to taste

12. Grate the cheese, add mayonnaise and garlic pressed through a press. Mix well.

    Required ingredients:

    • Cheese: 50 g
    • Mayonnaise: 1 tablespoon
    • Garlic: 1 clove

13. Spread the cheese mixture over the cauliflower.

14. Send the cauliflower to a preheated oven for 4 minutes, baking at 220 degrees.

15. Cauliflower with béchamel sauce is ready! Serve the baked cauliflower with cheese immediately. Enjoy your meal everyone!