Cauliflower Carbonara
DinnerThis dish is just delicious and surprisingly easy and quick to make. I can’t take credit for it, though, as this is my mammy’s recipe. She is a genius at coming up with simple but clever dishes.
Calories431kcal
Carbs10g
Protein30g
Fats30g
For Rest DayPerformance Benefits
This is a dish with a low carbohydrate content and a good quantity of proteins and fats, making it perfect for keeping us feeling full on a rest day.
Health Benefits
Cauliflower is a source of choline, an essential nutrient we need for mood, memory and recall.
Expert Tips
This recipe can be enjoyed on its own or would go perfectly as a side with chicken or fish.
Equipment
- Large saucepan
Ingredients
- 1 Head of cauliflower (chopped into florets)
- 1 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil
- 50 g Bacon (chopped into pieces)
- 300 ml Milk
- 2 Free-range egg (egg yolks only)
- 2 tbsp Greek yoghurt
- 100 g Cheddar cheese
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1 tsp Ground pepper
servings
Instructions
- Boil or steam the cauliflower for 5 minutes.
- Heat the oil and fry the bacon in a large saucepan for 2 to 3 minutes until crisping up.
- In a small dish, whisk the milk with the egg yolks, salt and pepper and pour into the saucepan with the bacon.
- Add the cauliflower and Greek yoghurt and mix well until the cauliflower is completely coated.
- Pour the mix into an oven-proof glass dish, spread out evenly and grate the Cheddar cheese over the top.
- Place the dish under the grill for 5 to 7 minutes until the top turns brown and the cheese is bubbling.
Notes
Nutrition
Serving: 1ServingCalories: 431kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 30gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 16.2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1.9gMonounsaturated Fat: 8.7gTrans Fat: 0.93gCholesterol: 298mgSodium: 1185mgPotassium: 526mgFiber: 1.1gSugar: 9.4gVitamin A: 333ugVitamin C: 14.1mgCalcium: 655mgIron: 1.8mg
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