Cauliflower & Broccoli Gnocchi Cheese Bake
Roasted vegetables in a creamy and cheesy sauce with doughy pillows of gnocchi.
For many years, Christmas dinner has been centred around big pieces of meat - which always was a bit off to me, given that Christmas is about celebrating birth and new life.
Vegetables (aside from potatoes) were often an afterthought, and that’s a shame, because some veggie side dishes are honestly so damn good they deserve more light!
Like personally I love a cauliflower cheese, but it just isn’t substantial enough to be a meal on it’s own, which I would happily have throughout the week away from holiday season if I could…
Oh wait, I can!
Hmm, well what can I do to this already amazing side dish, to give it more substance?
It comes down to an extra serving of broccoli for a boost of health, and gnocchi for those cosy carbs. Making it a proper comforting meal that will satisfy you without the need for anything else.
This really is a hug in a bowl type situation.
My recipe is creamy, cheesy, and completely dairy free thanks to the béchamel sauce that uses plant based butter and cheese - because why wouldn’t you want to make a dish that everyone can enjoy?
Whether you choose to eat this as a side thing or a main thing, it’s one that will please the whole family and want them coming back for more!
The recipe is below:
Ingredients:
1 broccoli head
1 small cauliflower
300g gnocchi
panko breadcrumbs
For the bechamel cheese sauce:
