November 9, 2016

Cheesy Cauliflower Mash & Crispy Kale Comfort Bowl

Budget Friendly, For One, Gluten Free, Grain Free, Mains, Vegetarian

I made this bowl the other day when it was cold outside and all I needed was a big hug of food.

I was craving mash but didn’t feel like having mashed potatoes but something a little bit lighter, so decided to go down the cheesy cauliflower mash route. It turner out creamy, cheesy, and smooth – everything I wanted! Topped with the crispy kale, garlicky mushrooms, and soft poached egg it became everything I wanted. I ditched the dining table and ate this curled up in my sofa, burrito-ed in a fuzzy blanket and wearing my fluffy slippers. It was delicious.

If you’re after a vegan and more summery comfort bowl, my spaghetti squash comfort bowl is pretty freakin’ delicious as well.

Cheesy Cauliflower Mash & Crispy Kale Winter Bowl

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Prep time

5 mins

Cook time

15 mins

Total time

20 mins

Serves: 2

Ingredients

For the Cauliflower Mash

1 medium cauliflower head, chopped into florets (about 4 cups florets)
2 tablespoons butter
75g | ½ cup freshly grated pecorino cheese
Splash of milk of choice
Salt & pepper, to taste

For the Kale

1 bunch cavolo nero (black kale)
125g | ½ cup chestnut mushrooms, cleaned and halved
1 teaspoon garlic granules
Salt & pepper, to taste
1 tablespoon olive oil

To Top

Chilli flakes
Poached egg
Capers
Extra drizzle of olive oil and pecorino

Instructions

Preheat oven to 175ºC | 350ºF and bring water to a boil in a saucepan.
Add your chopped cauliflower florets into a steamer basket and place into the pan with the boiling water. Steam until tender, about 15 minutes.
As the cauliflower steams, use your hands to rip the kale leaves from the stems, roughly tearing them into pieces. Toss with the remaining kale ingredients and bake for 10-15 minutes, tossing once halfway through, until kale is nice and crispy.
Cauliflower is done when tender and easily pierced with a knife. You can mash two ways - one by adding back into the drained pan with remaining ingredients and using a hand blender, or adding into a food processor and blending. Taste and adjust any seasoning.
Serve cauliflower mash in bowls, topped with the mushrooms and crispy kale, poached egg, a drizzle of olive oil and a sprinkling of chilli flakes.