Cauliflower and Carrot Gratin Recipe

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Cauliflower and Carrot Gratin
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Directions:

  1. Divide cauliflower into florets.
  2. Cut carrots diagonally into 1/4 inch slices.
  3. In saucepan of boiling salted water, cook cauliflower until tender crisp, about 8 minutes; remove with slotted spoon and drain in colander.
  4. Cook carrots in same water until tender crisp, about 8 minutes; remove with slotted spoon and add to cauliflower.
  5. Measure and remove 1/2 cup cooking liquid.
  6. For the sauce, in a heavy pan melt butter, stir in flour and cook, stirring constantly, for 3-4 minutes without browning.
  7. Whisk in reserved cooking liquid and milk; cook, again stirring constantly, until sauce is smooth and thick.
  8. Stir in salt, pepper and nutmeg.
  9. Blend in cheese.
  10. Place vegetables in a greased 8 cup gratin dish, keeping all vegetables at about the same level and spoon sauce over top.
  11. Recipe can be prepared ahead to this point; bring to room temp before baking.
  12. For the gratin, combine cheese, breadcrumbs and butter and sprinkle over casserole.
  13. Bake in 375 oven for 15 minutes if ingredients are warm, 20-25 minutes if at room temperature.
  14. Broil for 2-3 minutes to crisp and brown topping and serve immediately.
  15. You can substitute any combination of vegetables such as broccoli, brussels sprouts, parsnips, celery, onions, potatoes or rutabaga as long as the total is about 2 1/2 lbs.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 261.57 Kcal (1095 kJ)
Calories from fat 154.23 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 17.14g 26%
Cholesterol 46.1mg 15%
Sodium 382.53mg 16%
Potassium 544.09mg 12%
Total Carbs 19.59g 7%
Sugars 5.75g 23%
Dietary Fiber 4.27g 17%
Protein 8.57g 17%
Vitamin C 56.1mg 94%
Vitamin A 0.4mg 14%
Iron 0.9mg 5%
Calcium 196.9mg 20%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 117.93 Kcal (494 kJ)
Calories from fat 69.54 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7.73g 26%
Cholesterol 20.78mg 15%
Sodium 172.47mg 16%
Potassium 245.31mg 12%
Total Carbs 8.83g 7%
Sugars 2.59g 23%
Dietary Fiber 1.93g 17%
Protein 3.86g 17%
Vitamin C 25.3mg 94%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 14%
Iron 0.4mg 5%
Calcium 88.8mg 20%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 5.9
    Points
  • 7
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

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