Low-carb cauliflower cheese

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Make this low-carb cauliflower cheese, when you want a healthy alternative to the traditional recipe.

Serves: 4

Time to make: 45 mins

Hands-on time: 10 mins

Ingredients

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2 medium cauliflowers, broken into florets
200gm ricotta
3/4 cup reduced-fat crème fraîche (half fat)
1/2 tablespoon worcestershire sauce
1 cup reduced-fat mature cheddar, grated
1/2 cup diced bacon or lardons, fried (optional)
2–3 large jalapeño peppersbell peppersX from a jar, deseeded and finely diced (optional)
1/2 cup parmesan, grated

Instructions

1 Heat the oven to 160°C/fan 140°C/gas 3. Put the cauliflower florets in an ovenproof dish and cook in the oven for about 5 min. In a medium bowl, combine the ricotta, crème fraîche, worcestershire sauce and cheddar, then season with freshly ground black pepper.

2 Add the bacon or lardons and jalapeño peppers, if using, to the cauliflower then pour the cheese sauce over them. Scatter the parmesan on top and return the dish to the oven for 20–30 min until the mixture is bubbling and brown on top. Serve with fresh greens.

Nutrition Info (per serve)

Calories 410cal

Kilojoules 1715kJ

Protein 27.7g

Total fat 23.9g

–Saturated fat 14.5g

Carbohydrates 21.2g

–Sugars 11.3g

Dietary fibre 5.2g

Sodium 591mg

Calcium 559mg

Iron 1.8mg

Note: This nutrition analysis is a guide only. Nutrition composition will vary depending on the exact ingredients used. See our guides on your optimal daily nutrition intake, and supermarket shopping.

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