Lower-fat cauliflower and broccoli cheese

This lower-fat version of a classic still tastes really cheesy and satisfying. The broccoli adds colour and boosts the nutrients.

Great

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 180°C/gas 4. Add the cauliflower to a saucepan of boiling water and, after 3 minutes, add the broccoli. Cook a further 6 minutes until almost cooked but still firm. Drain and set aside.

Step 2

Meanwhile, add the oil to a saucepan and cook the onion, soften for 3-4 minutes but don’t brown it. Sprinkle the flour over the onions, add the mustard and gently stir for 1 minute to coat all the onions.

Step 3

Gradually pour in 100ml of the milk, mixing to ensure there are no lumps. As it starts to thicken, gradually stir in the rest of the milk until it becomes a sauce. Add the 25g of Cheddar and all the Parmesan, stirring until the cheeses have melted.

Step 4

Arrange the broccoli and cauliflower in an ovenproof dish, pour the sauce over and top with the remaining Cheddar. Bake for 20-25 minutes, until the top has browned.

Step 5

Chefs Tip: If you have any left over, blend with some vegetable or chicken stock for a great soup.

Step 6

Chefs Tip: This dish is delicious with 1 tsp curry paste added to the sauce with the mustard in step 2.

Step 7

Chefs Tip: You can assemble this in advance and leave it in the fridge then just pop it in the oven when needed. If baking straight from the fridge, add an extra 5-10 minutes to the cooking time.

Step 8

Freezing instructions: Suitable for freezing once cooked. Defrost in the fridge or microwave and reheat until piping hot throughout.

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