Cauliflower And Roasted Beetroot In Blue Cheese Sa... Recipe

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  1. Preheat the oven to 180 Cent
  2. Wash and trim the beetroot ,leaving a little stem attached or the colour will bleed too much .
  3. Line a sheet of aluminum foil with greased baking paper and place beets on the paper.
  4. Drizzle over a little olive oiland season with salt and pepper .Wrap up the parcel and seal the edges well ,place in the oven on a baking tray and roast for 1 hour
  5. Remove and set aside until cool enough to handle to slip off the skins ,using gloves unless you like red hands for a few days !
  6. Increase the oven to 220 C.
  7. Place the whole cauliflower in a large pot of lightly salted boiling water and cook until tender ,about 8 mins Remove and set aside .
  8. In a small saucepan ,simmer the milk with the chicken stock and bay leaf over low heat .
  9. Meanwhile we make a roux .
  10. Melt the butter in a medium saucepan ,Then add the flour and mix well with a wooden spoon to form a paste .
  11. Cook for 1 minute .
  12. Remove from the heat .
  13. Gradually pour in the milk mixture ,whisking and stirring to smooth out any lumps .
  14. Return to the low heat and cook for 3 minutes to cook out the flour taste .Stir constantly during this stage to prevent lumps .
  15. Remove from the heat and add the gorgonzola and parmesan ,mixing well again .
  16. Slice the cauliflower thickly lengthways and lay in a greased baking dish12ins by 8ins .
  17. Top with the beets and spoon over the cheese sauce .
  18. Bake for another 20 to 30 mins in the hot oven until golden and bubbling .
  19. Serve immediately matched with a Pinot Noir to compliment the robust earthy flavours .
  20. A wonderful luncheon dish but could do well next to some game like hare ,rabbit , duck or venison.
  21. Brilliant colours .
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 218.32 Kcal (914 kJ)
Calories from fat 131.34 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 14.59g 22%
Cholesterol 38.62mg 13%
Sodium 590.13mg 25%
Potassium 221.53mg 5%
Total Carbs 10.34g 3%
Sugars 4.47g 18%
Dietary Fiber 0.47g 2%
Protein 11.49g 23%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 8%
Iron 0.4mg 2%
Calcium 289mg 29%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 136.79 Kcal (573 kJ)
Calories from fat 82.29 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 9.14g 22%
Cholesterol 24.2mg 13%
Sodium 369.74mg 25%
Potassium 138.8mg 5%
Total Carbs 6.48g 3%
Sugars 2.8g 18%
Dietary Fiber 0.3g 2%
Protein 7.2g 23%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 8%
Iron 0.2mg 2%
Calcium 181.1mg 29%

* 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

  • 5.5
    Points
  • 6
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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