Brazilian recipe
Stuffed Cauliflower (Couve-flor recheada)
A flavourful stuffed cauliflower with ham, mozzarella, and a creamy topping, baked until golden and perfect for lunch or dinner.
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Ingredients
1 medium cauliflower, whole and cleaned
300 g sliced ham
300 g sliced mozzarella
2 tablespoons margarine
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 small cup requeijão cremoso
1 can cream
Salt to taste
300 g sliced ham
300 g sliced mozzarella
2 tablespoons margarine
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 small cup requeijão cremoso
1 can cream
Salt to taste
Where to find ingredients
Find the ingredients at your local market: fresh produce stalls for cauliflower and onion, the deli counter for ham and mozzarella, and the dairy aisle for butter or margarine, requeijão cremoso, and cream. If requeijão is unavailable, use an equivalent creamy spread only as a substitute.
Preparation method
- Cook the cauliflower in salted water until al dente
- Drain well and place in a greased baking dish about 28 cm in diameter
- Prepare the filling: wrap a slice of ham around a slice of mozzarella cheese
- Cut each roll in half and arrange it among the cauliflower florets, filling the gaps
- In a medium saucepan, melt the margarine over medium heat
- Add the chopped onion and sauté until golden
- Add the requeijão cremoso and mix well
- Stir in the cream and warm the mixture without letting it boil
- Season with salt to taste
- Pour the creamy sauce over the stuffed cauliflower
- Bake in a preheated high oven until golden and gratinated
Observations
This stuffed cauliflower recipe is a creative, flavourful way to serve the vegetable, turning it into the star of a complete meal.
It is ideal for anyone looking for a lighter, nourishing option: the cauliflower is cooked first, then generously filled with slices of ham and mozzarella. A creamy topping of requeijão cremoso and cream finishes the dish before it goes into the oven to gratinate and brown.
It is a versatile dish that suits every palate, perfect for a family lunch or a special dinner. The method is simple, and the result is a visually appealing dish that is incredibly tasty.
It is ideal for anyone looking for a lighter, nourishing option: the cauliflower is cooked first, then generously filled with slices of ham and mozzarella. A creamy topping of requeijão cremoso and cream finishes the dish before it goes into the oven to gratinate and brown.
It is a versatile dish that suits every palate, perfect for a family lunch or a special dinner. The method is simple, and the result is a visually appealing dish that is incredibly tasty.
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