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05/07/10 - Cauliflower; the unsung food hero

Brits' love affair with the cauliflower has nosedived over the past decade with sales down 35 per cent (five per cent in last year alone, new research shows). Perhaps it's down to the perception that green veg is healthier or maybe it's the curse of stringy processed cheese devaluing one of the great comfort foods - Cauliflower Cheese.

Here's a pretty healthy alternative I've dug out of a quirky Australian veggie food blog called Albion Cooks (I must get out more!), which uses oh-so-good-for-you tofu plus Stilton to give it that extra tang. I tried it and it works. Let me know what you think.

 

 

Recipe (2 servings):

• 1 small cauliflower, cut into florettes
• 3-4 oz firm tofu, cubed
• 1 cup cooked rice
• 3 oz Stilton, crumbled
• 2 tbsp creme fraiche
• 2 tbsp hot water
• cayenne

 

Steam the cauliflower for a few minutes, until it is partially cooked, but still has crunch.

Put hot water and creme fraiche in a non-stick skillet and stir over medium low heat until well combined. Add the cheese and cook additional minute. Add in the tofu, cooked rice, and steamed cauliflower and place into two individual ramekins and top with cayenne (and additional cheese if desired). Place gratins about 4 inches from the broiler and broil until the top is lightly browned (5-6 minutes).

Source - http://albioncooks.blogspot.com