Cheesy cauliflower slice

Serve this nutritious slice as a healthy afternoon snack, or as a tasty side for lunch or dinner. Hot or cold, these hidden veggie bites will be guzzled with gusto!

Ingredients

  • 1 cauliflower

    rinsed and cut into florets

  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese

    grated (80g)

  • ½ cup parmesan cheese

    grated (40g)

  • 2 free range eggs

    lightly beaten

  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard

    optional

  • 1 tsp dried herbs or spice of choice

    smoky paprika, nutmeg or an Italian herb mix

Allergy Advice

Contains Dairy

Contains Eggs

Equipment

  • 1 Food processor or blender
  • 1 Baking tray
  • 1 Baking paper
  • 1 Medium saucepan
  • 1 Sieve
  • 1 Large spoon
  • 1 Kitchen towel
  • 1 Medium bowl
  • 1 Metal spoon
  • 1 Pizza cutter or sharp knife
  • 1 Cooling racks

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 220°C (200°C fan-forced) and line a baking tray with baking paper.
  2. Pulse cauliflower florets in a food processor or blender, until they resemble a coarse cauliflower meal. If using a blender you are best to do this in batches.
  3. Put 2 cups of water into a medium saucepan and bring to the boil. Place cauliflower meal into a sieve and position the sieve on top of the saucepan. Steam cauliflower meal for 5 minutes, or until soft.
  4. Use a large spoon to press down on the cauliflower to get rid of any excess water, then transfer cauliflower onto some clean kitchen towel and squeeze out remainder of water.
  5. Place cauliflower into a medium bowl with half the mozzarella, half the parmesan, eggs, mustard and herbs/spices. Combine well with a metal spoon.
  6. Spread mixture onto the baking tray and use your hands to shape into an even-thickness rectangle. Sprinkle remaining cheeses on top.
  7. Bake for 30 minutes or until cheese has melted and slice is cooked through. While still hot, use a pizza cutter or sharp knife to slice into squares, then transfer to cooling racks.
  8. Serve with tomato sauce, salsa, fresh sliced tomatoes or a little green salad.

Notes

Tip
This slice is delicious eaten hot or cold and is a great lunch box idea.
Tip
If you don't slice into squares straight away, you will find it very difficult to make nice neat squares once the bake has cooled down.

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