PREP TIME: 2-5 MINUTES

COOK TIME: 15-20 MINUTES

TOTAL TIME: 20-25 MINUTES

YIELDS: ONE (LARGE) SERVING 

INGREDIENTS

• ½ head of cauliflower, cut into bite-sized flourettes

• 1-2 TABLESPOONS butter (vegetarian or vegan)

• ½ CUP cheddar cheese (vegan or any type of cheese you can find), shredded

• a pinch of salt and pepper

• 2-3 TABLESPOONS milk (soy or oat etc.)

• 1 TEASPOON chili or cayenne powder (optional but recommended)

• 1 TEASPOON dijon mustard (optional but highly recommended)

• 1 TABLESPOON chives, chopped

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STEPS

1. POUR CAULIFLOWER FLORETS INTO BOILING WATER FOR 5-7 MINUTES OR UNTIL YOUR FORK CAN PIERCE THROUGH.

2. WHILE THE FLORETS ARE COOKING, MELT THE BUTTER INSIDE A PAN ON MEDIUM-HIGH HEAT. STIR IN CHEESE, SALT, PEPPER, CHILI POWDER AND DIJON MUSTARD UNTIL A MIXTURE IS FORMED. THEN SLOWLY POUR IN THE MILK AND MIX UNTIL WELL COMBINED.

3. TURN THE HEAT DOWN TO MEDIUM-LOW AND POUR IN DRAIN FLORETS. TOSS THE FLORETS AROUND UNTIL TO COAT THEM WITH THE CHEESE MIXTURE. 

inspired by Maya from Wholesome Yum: https://www.wholesomeyum.com/recipes/cauliflo

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