Whole Roasted Cauli Cheez & Trimmings

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Vegan Prep in 10 1/3 daily fibre 4 of 5 a day Low sat fat

Whole Roasted Cauli Cheez & Trimmings

Prep time: 0 mins
Total time: 40 mins
Cuisine: British
Food group: Vegan

A vegan Easter showstopper you can’t resist. Roast a whole cauliflower with pesto until golden, then smother in a creamy mustard cheez sauce. Dish up with a rainbow of bright veg: cabbage, carrots, potatoes.

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  1. Preheat the oven to 220C / fan 200C / gas mark 7. Boil a kettle. Remove the cauliflower leaves and reserve for later. Fill a large saucepan with salted boiling water and add the whole cauliflower. Boil for 5 mins, then drain. Set aside for 5 mins, then coat in the pesto.
  2. Meanwhile, peel the potatoes and cut into 2cm cubes. Peel the carrots and cut into 2cm-thick batons. Trim the cabbage and finely slice.
  3. Place the potato, carrots and cauliflower on a lined baking tray. Drizzle the carrots with half the maple syrup. Sprinkle the potatoes with the thyme. Drizzle all with 2 tsp oil; season with sea salt and black pepper. Roast for 15 mins, then add the cauliflower leaves. Roast for a further 5-10 mins, until all the vegetables are soft and turning golden.
  4. Meanwhile, place the cabbage, vinegar, five-spice and remaining maple syrup in a small saucepan with 200ml boiling water. Season with sea salt and black pepper, then simmer for 10 mins with the lid on. Remove the lid and simmer for 8-10 mins more.
  5. Make the cheese sauce; heat another small saucepan with 2 tsp oil on a medium heat and add half the pack of flour, mixing constantly for 2 mins to form a roux. Slowly whisk in the cream, mustard (to taste) and yeast. Season with sea salt and black pepper. Cook for 3-5 mins until thickened.
  6. Serve the cauliflower, topped with the cheese sauce, with the roasted vegetables and cabbage.

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