⏱️ Time
Prep: 10 minutes
Bake: 25–30 minutes
Total: ~40 minutes
🍽️ Servings
4 servings
🛒 Ingredients
1 medium cauliflower, broken into florets
1 tsp salt
2 tbsp olive oil
1 cup low-fat or full-fat Greek yogurt (adds protein and creaminess)
1–1½ cups grated cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, or a mix; part-skim for higher protein)
1 tsp mustard (optional, flavor enhancer)
½ tsp black pepper
½ tsp paprika (optional, for color)
2 tbsp grated Parmesan (for topping, optional)
Optional: fresh herbs like parsley or chives
👩🍳 Instructions
- Preheat Oven
Preheat oven to 200°C / 400°F.
Grease a baking dish lightly with 1 tsp olive oil or cooking spray.
- Prepare Cauliflower
Toss cauliflower florets with 2 tbsp olive oil and 1 tsp salt.
Spread evenly in the baking dish.
Roast 10–12 minutes to slightly soften.
- Make Cheese Sauce
In a bowl, combine Greek yogurt, grated cheese (reserve a little for topping), mustard, black pepper, and paprika.
Mix until smooth and creamy.
- Combine & Bake
Pour cheese sauce over the roasted cauliflower.
Sprinkle reserved cheese and Parmesan on top.
Bake uncovered 15–20 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Serve
Let cool 5 minutes before serving.
Garnish with fresh herbs if desired.
💪 Nutrition (Approx. Per Serving — 4 servings)
Calories: ~180–200
Protein: 15–18 g
Carbs: ~8–10 g
Fat: ~10–12 g
