Broccoli Cauliflower Bake

mains vegetarian vego

Ingredients

• 1/2 broccoli, florets
• 1/2 cauliflower, florets
• 1 cup chopped spinach
• 100g plain flour
• 100g butter
• garlic cloves
• 2 cups milk
• 1 1/2 cups veg stock
• 1 1/2 cups shredded cheese
• salt & pepper
• vegan bacon
• panko crumbs (topping)

Method

1. Turn the oven to 180C. Start baking the bacon (alternatively, fry). Prepare the stock.
2. Melt 2/3 butter in a large pot on medium heat. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute. Add half the flour, stirring constantly. Pour in half the milk. Once nicely mixed in, whisk in the stock and rest of milk. Salt & pepper to taste, with a little paprika.
3. Once sauce has thickened after a few minutes, take off heat and stir in cheeses.
4. Combine veg and sauce in casserole dish. Layer with chopped bacon.
5. [Do this only if sauce is too thick] Melt remaining butter and whisk in remaining flour with a little olive oil and water. Pour over top of casserole dish.
6. Bake for 20-25 min until golden.

Source

https://www.recipetineats.com/creamy-parmesan-garlic-broccoli-casserole-gratin-bake/