Cauliflower and Brussels Sprout Gratin with Pine Nut-Breadcrumb Topping

Cauliflower and Brussels sprouts belong to the same family of vegetables known as cruciferous vegetables, which are known for their high nutritional value and cancer-fighting properties.

This is vegetarian and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 60 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 12.

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Cauliflower and Brussels Sprout Gratin with Pine Nut-Breadcrumb Topping

Cooking Method: Baking, Boiling Cuisine: American, European Courses: Dinner, Main Dish Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 35 min Rest Time 5 min Total Time 1 hr

Servings: 4 Calories: 1000

Best Season: Fall

Ingredients

Servings

• 1 head Cauliflower
• 1 pound Brussels Sprouts
• 2 tablespoon Olive Oil
• 2 clove Garlic
• 2 tablespoon Butter
• 2 tablespoon All-Purpose Flour
• 1 cup Milk
• 1 cup Gruyere Cheese
• 2 tablespoon Pine Nuts
• 1 cup Breadcrumbs
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black Pepper

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Cut the cauliflower into florets and trim the Brussels sprouts.
3. In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook the cauliflower and Brussels sprouts until tender, about 5 minutes. Drain and set aside.
4. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
5. Add the butter and let it melt. Stir in the flour and cook for 1 minute.
6. Gradually whisk in the milk and cook until the mixture thickens, about 3 minutes.
7. Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in the Gruyere cheese until melted. Season with salt and black pepper.
8. In a small bowl, combine the pine nuts and breadcrumbs.
9. In a greased baking dish, layer the cooked cauliflower and Brussels sprouts. Pour the cheese sauce over the vegetables.
10. Sprinkle the pine nut-breadcrumb topping over the dish.
11. Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes, or until the topping is golden and the gratin is bubbling.
12. Let it rest for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 250kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 16g25%

Total Carbohydrate 20g7%

Sugars 6g

Protein 9g18%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.