Brazilian recipe
Roasted stuffed cauliflower (Couve-flor recheada)
A flavourful whole roasted cauliflower dish packed with ham and cheese, then baked until golden. A perfect, hearty vegetable-centric meal.
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Ingredients
1 medium head of cauliflower, whole and cleaned
300g sliced ham
300g sliced mozzarella
2 tbsp butter
1 medium onion, finely diced
1 small tub of requeijão
1 can (approx. 300ml) thickened cream
Salt to taste
300g sliced ham
300g sliced mozzarella
2 tbsp butter
1 medium onion, finely diced
1 small tub of requeijão
1 can (approx. 300ml) thickened cream
Salt to taste
Where to find ingredients
Find cauliflower and fresh produce at your local greengrocer or supermarket vegetable section. For the deli meats and cheeses, visit the deli counter. Requeijão is a specific Brazilian creamy cheese product; if unavailable, a thick cream cheese or cultured sour cream may be used as a substitute, though the flavour profile will differ from the original.
Preparation method
- Boil the cauliflower in salted water until al dente.
- Drain well and place in a greased baking dish about 28 cm in diameter.
- Prepare the stuffing: roll a slice of ham together with a slice of mozzarella.
- Cut each roll in half and tuck them into the gaps between the cauliflower florets.
- In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add the diced onion and sauté until golden and soft.
- Stir in the requeijão and mix until well combined.
- Add the thickened cream and heat the mixture through, ensuring it does not come to a boil.
- Season with salt to taste.
- Pour the creamy sauce evenly over the stuffed cauliflower.
- Bake in a preheated high-temperature oven until the top is golden and bubbling.
Observations
This stuffed cauliflower recipe is a creative and delicious way to make a humble vegetable the star of your meal.
Ideal for those seeking a nutritious and satisfying dish, the cauliflower is par-boiled before being generously stuffed with layers of ham and mozzarella. A rich, velvety sauce made with requeijão and thickened cream is poured over the top, followed by a trip to the oven to achieve that perfect golden, bubbly finish.
It is a versatile dish that is sure to please the whole table, making it a fantastic choice for a casual family lunch or a relaxed dinner. The process is straightforward, yielding a dish that looks as impressive as it tastes.
Ideal for those seeking a nutritious and satisfying dish, the cauliflower is par-boiled before being generously stuffed with layers of ham and mozzarella. A rich, velvety sauce made with requeijão and thickened cream is poured over the top, followed by a trip to the oven to achieve that perfect golden, bubbly finish.
It is a versatile dish that is sure to please the whole table, making it a fantastic choice for a casual family lunch or a relaxed dinner. The process is straightforward, yielding a dish that looks as impressive as it tastes.
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