Best 7 Cheesy Cauliflower With Peas Recipes

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Craving a flavorful and wholesome dish that combines the goodness of cauliflower and peas, enveloped in a blanket of melted cheese? Look no further! In this comprehensive guide, we'll take you on a culinary journey to discover the best recipe for cheesy cauliflower with peas. From selecting the freshest ingredients to mastering the art of balancing flavors, we'll provide you with all the essential tips and techniques to create a dish that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving for more.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

EASY CHEESY CAULIFLOWER AND PEAS



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This recipe for easy cheesy cauliflower and peas is a perfect vegetable dish for when you're still craving some comfort food but want it a little healthier. It can be a main dish or a side! You'll want to make this if you are looking to eat more veggies and want them cheddar cheese-y! It's vegetarian and keto.

Provided by Kelly @ trial and eater

Categories     30 minutes or less

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 head cauliflower, cut into florets
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese (plus more for sprinkling if desired)
1 cup peas, rinsed
salt and pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°F.
  • Toss cauliflower florets with melted butter and spread out on a baking sheet.
  • Roast cauliflower at 400°F for about 10 minutes or until lightly browned.
  • Meanwhile, heat cream and cheddar cheese in a pot over medium heat. Whisk occasionally until melted.
  • Pour cheese mixture over the roasted cauliflower florets and mix until evenly coated.
  • Stir in rinsed peas.
  • Top with salt and pepper, and extra shredded cheese if using. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 736 calories, Carbohydrate 20 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 185 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 63 grams fat, Fiber 7 grams fiber, Protein 27 grams protein, SaturatedFat 38 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 637 grams sodium, Sugar 10 grams sugar, TransFat 2 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 19 grams unsaturated fat

CAULIFLOWER AND PEAS IN CHEESE SAUCE



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I came across this sauce in a cook book and knew it will be loved at home.

Provided by ArchanaPotdar

Categories     Brunch     Main Dish

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 medium Cauliflower (cut into florets)
2 tablespoons Butter
1/4 Cups Maida/APF ((I used whole wheat flour))
1 1/4 Cups Milk
115 Grams Cheese ( grated, I used Amul Processed cheese)
Salt (to taste)
Kali mirich/ Black pepper (ground )
1/4 teaspoon Red Chilli powder ((optional))

Steps:

  • Wash the cauliflower and put in a thick kadhai/wok. Cook on low flame till the cauliflower is tender. Transfer the florets to an ovenproof dish.

ROASTED CAULIFLOWER AND PEAS WITH CHUTNEY CHEESE SAUCE



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Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     dinner, weekday, main course

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 1/2 pound head cauliflower, cut into bite-size florets
3 tablespoons olive oil
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 cup frozen peas
1/4 cup unsalted butter ( 1/2 stick)
1/4 cup flour
3 cups whole milk
1 pound aged white cheddar cheese, grated
1/3 cup mango chutney
1/4 teaspoon dry mustard powder
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Cooked white rice, for serving
Chopped fresh cilantro, for serving

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Toss cauliflower with oil, salt and pepper. Arrange in a single layer on a baking sheet. Roast until almost tender and browning around the edges, about 30 minutes. Add peas to pan and stir to combine. Roast until peas are heated through, about 5 minutes more.
  • About halfway through cauliflower cooking time, prepare cheese sauce: Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add flour and cook, stirring, until mixture is pale golden, about 1 minute. Whisking constantly, slowly add milk until fully incorporated. Bring to a boil and cook until thickened, about 3 minutes. Whisk in cheese, a little at a time (adding too much at once can cause sauce to break and become grainy), until smooth. Stir in chutney, dry mustard, salt and pepper.
  • Serve vegetables and sauce over rice; garnish with cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 927, UnsaturatedFat 25 grams, Carbohydrate 47 grams, Fat 67 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 39 grams, SaturatedFat 34 grams, Sodium 1301 milligrams, Sugar 31 grams, TransFat 2 grams

CAULIFLOWER WITH PEAS



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I am trying to eat less meat both for health and expense, but still keep my meal satisfying. I found this recipe in "Organic Gardening" magazine. They suggest the recipe is a good start and you can add cubed potatoes, diced chicken, or extra-firm tofu. Also they say try replacing the cauliflower with Brussels sprouts.

Provided by threeovens

Categories     Curries

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 teaspoon cumin seed
1 teaspoon gingerroot, freshly grated
1/2 teaspoon garlic clove, minced
4 shallots, peeled and sliced
1 head cauliflower, broken into bite-sized florets (4 cups)
1 cup frozen peas
1/2 cup grape tomatoes, halved
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
2 tablespoons ground coriander
1/4-1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
salt
fresh cilantro, for garnish (use either the leaves or chop leaves with stems)

Steps:

  • In a skillet, over medium heat, add the oil and heat until it begins to shimmer; add cumin seeds and saute until they too begin to sizzle, about 30 seconds.
  • Add in the ginger, garlic, and shallots and cook until they start to soften, about 2 minutes.
  • Add in the cauliflower, cover the skillet, and cook, stirring occasionally, until the cauliflower has begun to caramelize, 8 minutes.
  • Stir in the peas and tomatoes, turmeric, pepper, coriander, and cayenne, if using; season with salt to taste.
  • Cover and cook until the cauliflower is cooked through, about 5 to 7 minutes.
  • Transfer to a serving bowl and garnish with fresh cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 154, Fat 8.1, SaturatedFat 1.1, Sodium 85.8, Carbohydrate 18.4, Fiber 6.1, Sugar 5, Protein 5.8

CHEESY CAULIFLOWER WITH PEAS



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I couldn't "sell" cauliflower to my daughters until I came up with this saucy casserole. Then they requested it. It appeals to kids' tastes, even with vegetables they don't usually eat.-Barbara Jaggers, Colorado Springs, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 35m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 large head cauliflower (about 2 pounds), broken into florets
1/3 cup butter, cubed
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2-1/2 cups whole milk
1 cup frozen peas
1/2 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1-1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided

Steps:

  • In a covered saucepan, cook cauliflower in a small amount of water until crisp-tender. Meanwhile, in another saucepan, melt butter. Stir in flour, salt and pepper until smooth. Gradually stir in milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat. Drain the cauliflower. Add peas, mushrooms, 1 cup of cheese and cauliflower to the milk mixture; stir gently. Transfer to a greased 2-1/2-qt. baking dish. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Cover and bake at 350° for 15 minutes. Uncover; bake 10 minutes longer or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts :

LOADED CHEESY CAULIFLOWER



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Loaded cauliflower is creamed with cheese, chives, and bacon bits.

Provided by Mandy Campbell

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Cauliflower

Time 55m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 large head cauliflower, cut into bite-sized pieces
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
½ cup sour cream
½ cup mayonnaise
¼ cup bacon bits
3 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
1 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
  • Place a steamer insert into a saucepan and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Bring water to a boil. Add cauliflower; cover, and steam until tender, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain and let cool 10 minutes.
  • Combine mozzarella cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, 1/2 the bacon bits, and chives in a large bowl. Add cauliflower; mix well. Pour mixture into a baking dish. Sprinkle remaining bacon bits and Cheddar cheese on top.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted and golden brown, 15 to 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 365.3 calories, Carbohydrate 9.7 g, Cholesterol 54.9 mg, Fat 30.3 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 15.9 g, SaturatedFat 11.8 g, Sodium 562.3 mg, Sugar 3.9 g

PAN-ROASTED SPICED CAULIFLOWER WITH PEAS



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This dish is inspired by a trip to Curry Hill, a neighborhood in New York dotted with stores selling saris, Indian restaurants, Pakistani cafes and hole-in-the-wall spice shops. When I got home from my shopping spree, a cauliflower was screaming for Indian spices, garlic and ginger. Better still, I knew I could knock together a pan-roasted meal in about 20 minutes.

Provided by David Tanis

Categories     dinner, easy, quick, weekday, main course, side dish

Time 20m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 tablespoons ghee, clarified butter or vegetable oil
1 small cauliflower about 1 1/2 pounds, cored, in 1/2-inch slices
Kosher salt and black pepper
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
1 teaspoon black mustard seeds
2 teaspoons grated fresh turmeric or 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
2 to 3 makrut lime leaves (optional)
1 (1-inch) piece of ginger, peeled and slivered or finely grated
3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
2 serrano chiles, finely chopped, or to taste
1 pound fresh English peas, shucked about 1 cup or frozen peas, or 1/2 pound snow peas or sugar snap peas, trimmed
2 to 3 scallions, slivered
Cilantro sprigs, for garnish
Lime wedges, for serving

Steps:

  • Heat a large sauté pan or cast-iron skillet over medium-high. Add the ghee or oil, and when it is hot, add the cauliflower. Stir until the cauliflower begins to color, 1 to 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Continue stirring until the cauliflower is half-cooked, about 5 minutes, lowering the heat if necessary to keep it from browning too quickly.
  • Add the cumin, mustard seeds, turmeric and makrut lime leaves, if using. When they begin to sizzle, add the ginger, garlic and chilies. Stir well and add the peas, along with a sprinkle of salt. Cover to let the peas steam until tender, 2 to 4 minutes. Sprinkle with the slivered scallions and cilantro. Serve with lime wedges.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 113, UnsaturatedFat 2 grams, Carbohydrate 11 grams, Fat 7 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 4 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 327 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Tips:

  • Choose the right cauliflower: A head of cauliflower that is compact and heavy for its size is ideal. Avoid heads with brown spots or bruises.
  • Prepare the cauliflower correctly: Cut the cauliflower into florets of uniform size so that they cook evenly. Rinse the florets thoroughly to remove any dirt or debris.
  • Don't overcook the cauliflower: Overcooked cauliflower will become mushy and lose its flavor. Cook it just until it is tender-crisp, about 5-7 minutes.
  • Use a flavorful cheese: A sharp cheddar cheese or a nutty Parmesan cheese will add a lot of flavor to the dish. You can also use a combination of cheeses.
  • Add some herbs or spices: A sprinkle of garlic powder, onion powder, or dried thyme will add extra flavor to the dish.
  • Serve immediately: Cheesy cauliflower with peas is best served immediately after it is made. The cheese will start to harden as it cools, so don't let it sit for too long before serving.

Conclusion:

Cheesy cauliflower with peas is a delicious and easy-to-make side dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables, and it is also a healthy and affordable option. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a dish that is both flavorful and satisfying. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy side dish, give cheesy cauliflower with peas a try. You won't be disappointed.

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