Low Carb Cauliflower & Broccoli Bake

Spruce up cauliflower and broccoli with this simple cheese sauce.

Ingredients

1 small Broccoli

1 small Cauliflower

1 Low salt stock cube

4 tablespoons Creme Fraiche or Philadelphia Cheese

1 tablespoon Strong Cheddar Cheese

1/2 teaspoon Dijon Mustard

Pinch Smoked Paprika

Ingredients

Preheat the oven to 190°C/375°F/Gas mark 5.

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Bring 300ml of hot water to the boil in a large saucepan. Dissolve 1 low salt stock cube in the water. Add cauliflower florets (leave them fairly large) and simmer for 5 minutes. Add broccoli florets and simmer until both vegetables are almost cooked, but still firm.

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Remove the vegetables from the cooking liquid but retain the liquid. Place the vegetables in a heatproof dish.

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Mix the creme fraiche or Philadelphia cheese with 4 tablespoons of the slightly cooled cooking liquid (stock), the Cheddar cheese, Dijon mustard and smoked paprika.

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Spoon the sauce over the vegetables and place the dish in the preheated oven. Bake at 190°C until the top is lightly browned. Serve immediately. Ideal for serving from the dish at the table.

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