The Keto Cauliflower Gratin with lemon, dill & cheese is a truly satisfying side/light meal. This gratin features crisp, tender broccoli, with creamy sauce & cheesy topping. This all makes the Keto Cauliflower Gratin a tasty, healthy & satisfying light meal. It can be perfectly suitable for vegans with just one swap of dairy cheese with its non-dairy version. When you finish with the chopped fresh dill, it attracts the people with its bright green color. The most amazing part is that you can refrigerate it in the ready-to-bake state and bake it fresh right before serving.
Free Keto Meal Plan: STEP-BY-STEP KETO DIET PLAN FOR BEGINNERS
NUMERICAL REVIEW:
- Diet: Ketogenic
- Course: Main(light)/side
- Cuisine: Inspired by Mediterranean/European
- Time for prep: Fifteen(15) mins
- Cooking time: 30 minutes
- Working time(total): Forty-five mins
- Size/serving: ~one cup
- Total yield: ~6 servings
- Level of difficulty: Normal
- Mode of cooking: Oven-based
TOOLS:
- A whisk
- Cutting/chopping board
- A bowl for mixing
- Spoons & cups to measure
- A knife
- An oven
- A pot/saucepan(big)
- Baking dish
- Colander/strainer
INGREDIENTS:
- A cup of cream(heavy)
- To taste of salt & pepper
- 1 tablespoon of butter/oil of olives
- A quarter teaspoon of garlic powder
- 1 cauliflower
- Dill, one tbsp.
- 1 tbsp lemon zest
- Half a cup of parmesan cheese
- 1 cup of cream(heavy)
- A bit of nutmeg
- Three-fourths cup of mozzarella cheese
Free Keto Meal Plan: STEP-BY-STEP KETO DIET PLAN FOR BEGINNERS
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Warm up the oven(empty) at 190 °C & get to work.
- Then place a pot filled with water(salted) on a normal to high flame.
- Include the florets of cauliflower once the water starts to boil.
- Leave the florets of cauliflower in the water(boiling) for ~five mins.
- Then drain the water & dry them properly using a clean towel(paper/kitchen).
- Now, include the zest of juice & lemon, cream(heavy), powdered pepper & garlic, salt, and dill.
- Now, grab the baking dish & apply a thin layer of oil/butter on the bottom & its sides.
- First, spread the cauliflower(crisp & tender) in a single layer in an even manner.
- Now, transfer the mixture of cream evenly spread on the layer of cauliflower.
- Next, sprinkle the grated mozzarella & then parmesan to cover the whole dish.
- Now, the dish is ready to bake for ~thirty mins.
- If you want a crispy golden top, keep it on the top rack near the flame for a couple of minutes.
- Wait for a few mins to release the excess heat before serving.
- Use chopped dill (fresh/dried) or the zest of lemon as a garnish.
- Now, your Keto Cauliflower Gratin is ready to serve!
TIPS:
- Never over-boil the cauliflower florets and dry them properly; otherwise, they make the dish soggy/moist.
- Using fresh chopped dill will add the bright green finish to the gratin, which dried dill can never do.
- We have used the mix of mozzarella & parmesan cheese, but you may make your personalized combo including sharp cheddar & gruyere cheese.
PRESERVING PROCESS:
CHILLING IN REFRIGERATOR:
- Transfer the gratin(leftover) in a box(airtight). Chill the box with gratin in the refrigerator. Consume it within ~four days.
FREEZING:
- Wrap the cooled & leftover gratin using the foil(aluminium). Then pack it in the container(sealed & freezer-safe). Defrost, rewarm, & enjoy it whenever you want within ~sixty days.
REHEATING:
- Keep the defrosted/refrigerated gratin in the oven for ~fifteen mins at 350°F. It will warm up nicely to the bottom layer.
FAQs:
Will the frozen cauliflower work?
- Of course! you may use the frozen cauliflower after draining the excess moisture & adequately dry them!
Is that possible to prepare the dish before the time?
- The most amazing part is that you can refrigerate the covered, ready-to-bake dish & serve it freshly baked whenever you need to serve in the next twenty-four hours.
How can we make the dish suitable for vegetarians?
- You only need to use the vegan alternative of cheese & your dish will be perfectly suitable for the vegetarians!
Free Keto Meal Plan: STEP-BY-STEP KETO DIET PLAN FOR BEGINNERS
NUTRITIONAL FACTS/SERVING:
Size/serve: A cup
Calories: ~280 kcal
Carbs in total: Seven grams
Fiber: 2 grams
Net carbohydrates: Five grams
Proteins: 9 g
Sugar: Two grams
Fats: 24 grams
Sodium: 350 mg