Vegan Cauliflower Gratin – Creamy, Spiced, No Bake

Name: Vegan Cauliflower Gratin - No Bake
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 3
Ingredients: 1 tsp olive oil; 1 cup chopped onion; 6 cloves of garlic (finely chopped); 1/2 green chile ( chopped (optional)); 2 cups cauliflower (, 2 to 3 cups small-medium florets); 1/3 cup water; 2 cups or more chopped greens (, I use chard and spinach); 1/4 cup cashews blended with 1 cup water ((blend for a minute, then rest for 2 and blend again until smooth)); 1/2 tsp or more salt; 1 tsp sugar or maple ((optional)); 1 tsp spice blend of choice ((1 use a 1/2 tsp ground cumin + kashmiri garam masala or Baharat Spice blend, See notes)); 1 tsp herbs of choice (, blend of oregano, thyme, sage); 1/3 cup breadcrumbs; 2 tsp extra virgin olive oil; 1/4 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp garlic powder; 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes

September 6, 2017 By Richa 49 Comments

Vegan Cauliflower Gratin – Creamy, Spiced Cauliflower Casserole. No Bake Skillet Gratin or Bake with a garlic breadcrumb topping. Add some chickpeas or vegan chiken subs for added protein to make a meal. Vegan Soy-free Recipe, Can be gluten-free and nut-free.

It is hot out here this week. It is also pretty ashy and humid with the many wildfires around (hope everyone is keeping safe) and difficult to heat up the house to bake. I made this gratin in a skillet for days like this and tested it out in the oven as well. The cream sauce is very versatile. I like Kashmiri garam masala(in my second book), Baharat(in my second book (Pre-order Now, starts shipping in 2 Weeks!!), Berbere or Jamaican Curry Blend in this cauliflower and the creamy sauce combination. You know me. Add spices of choice or just herbs.

The gratin is sprinkled generously with toasty breadcrumbs which have garlic and pepper flakes for a smoky heat. This crunchy garlicky topping is a must! Add some chickpeas or vegan chiken subs or tempeh for added protein to make a meal. Marinate the tempeh or chiken subs in more of the jamaican blend + salt + garlic and crisp on another skillet and then fold in with the greens.

Amazing, Creamy and ready within 25 Minutes! Add other vegetables for variation.

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Pumpkin Sage Pasta with pumpkin cream sauce and crisp Sage
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Cajun Cauliflower with Garlic Pasta – So Good!!

Creamy and amazing. Add more nutritional yeast, some black pepper, wine/lemon for a Cauliflower Mac.

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Vegan Cauliflower Gratin - No Bake

Vegan Cauliflower Gratin - Creamy, Spiced Cauliflower Casserole. No Bake Skillet Gratin or Bake with a garlic breadcrumb topping. Vegan Soy-free Recipe, Can be gluten-free and nut-free.

Prep Time10 mins

Cook Time25 mins

Total Time35 mins

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Vegan

Servings: 3

Calories: 212kcal

Author: Vegan Richa

Ingredients

1 tsp olive oil
1 cup (160 g) chopped onion
6 cloves of garlic finely chopped
1/2 (0.5 ) green chile chopped (optional)
2 cups (200 g) cauliflower , 2 to 3 cups small-medium florets
1/3 cup (80 ml) water
2 cups (80 g) or more chopped greens , I use chard and spinach
1/4 cup (35 g) cashews blended with 1 cup water (blend for a minute, then rest for 2 and blend again until smooth)
1/2 tsp (0.5 tsp) or more salt
1 tsp sugar or maple (optional)
1 tsp spice blend of choice (1 use a 1/2 tsp ground cumin + kashmiri garam masala or Baharat Spice blend, See notes)
1 tsp herbs of choice , blend of oregano, thyme, sage

Toasted Breadcrumbs:

1/3 cup (30 g) breadcrumbs
2 tsp extra virgin olive oil
1/4 tsp (0.25 tsp) salt
1/4 tsp (0.25 tsp) garlic powder
1/4 tsp (0.25 tsp) red pepper flakes

Instructions

Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, chile and a pinch of salt and cool until translucent. Add cauliflower, water and 1/4 tsp salt. Cover and cook for 6 to 7 minutes.
Add greens and mix in. Cover and cook until wilted (3 mins) and cauliflower is aldente.
Add cashew cream, salt sugar/maple, spices and herbs and mix in. Add other flavors if needed such as a 1 tbsp nutritional yeast for cheesiness, 1 tsp vegan Worcestershire sauce or soy sauce or 1/2 tsp prepared mustard or additional depth in flavor.
Bring to a boil uncovered and simmer for another minute to thicken to preference. Taste and adjust salt and flavor, adding more salt or spices if needed. Adjust the consistency if too thick with water.
Meanwhile make the optional breadcrumb topping. Heat breadcrumbs, olive oil, salt, garlic and pepper flakes in a small skillet over medium heat. Stir occasionally until golden and toasted. 3-4 mins.
Sprinkle all over the cauliflower and take off heat. Serve hot.

Notes

To Bake: Cook the onion, garlic, chile in a skillet until translucent. Add this mixture, cauliflower, salt, spices and herbs to a baking dish. Add in the greens then add the cashew cream and a 1/4 cup water on the edges. Cover and bake at 400 degrees F for 20 minutes. Uncover, mix in the breadcrumbs, garlic, salt, olive oil and sprinkle all over. Bake for another 10 minutes.

I like to use Kashmiri garam masala(in my second book), Baharat(in my second book), Berbere or Jamaican Curry Blend with this gratin. For a subtle flavor gratin, use nutritional yeast, wine or lemon, black pepper and 1 to 2 tsp herbs such as thyme, basil and sage. When using the stronger spice blends, I use a 1/2 tsp herbs.

To make it nut-free: Use pumpkin seeds instead of cashews + 1 tbsp flour and blend until smooth. Or use the sauce from my fettuccine alfredo.

Nutrition is 1 of 3 Serves

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts

Vegan Cauliflower Gratin - No Bake

Amount Per Serving

Calories 212 Calories from Fat 81

% Daily Value*

Fat 9g14%

Saturated Fat 1g6%

Sodium 655mg28%

Potassium 534mg15%

Carbohydrates 24g8%

Fiber 4g17%

Sugar 6g7%

Protein 6g12%

Vitamin A 1985IU40%

Vitamin C 47.5mg58%

Calcium 116mg12%

Iron 4.4mg24%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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