Roasted Cauliflower with Bechamel Sauce. Lulelaker me beshamel.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil provides healthy fats and a different flavor.

grated cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Nutritional yeast adds a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).

Cut the cauliflower into florets and place them in a bowl.

Drizzle olive oil over the cauliflower and season with salt and black pepper.

Toss the cauliflower to coat evenly with oil and seasonings.

Spread the cauliflower on a baking sheet in a single layer.

Roast the cauliflower in the oven until golden and tender, about 25-30 minutes.

In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.

Whisk in flour and cook for 1-2 minutes until lightly golden.

Gradually add milk while whisking to avoid lumps, cooking until thickened, about 5-7 minutes.

Stir in nutmeg and season with salt and pepper to taste.

Remove from heat and mix in grated cheese until melted and smooth.

Pour the béchamel sauce over the roasted cauliflower.

Sprinkle additional cheese on top and return to the oven to bake for 10 minutes until bubbly.

Cooking Techniques

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