Cauliflower and broccoli cheese

High calorie, high protein recipe.

Frozen vegetables are just as good for you as fresh ones, combined with an easy mix white sauce to ensure time in the kitchen is kept to a minimum.

Ingredients:

  • 230g/8½ oz Frozen cauliflower florets
  • 230g/8½ oz Frozen broccoli florets
  • 25g/1oz butter
  • 2 Large Eggs
  • 600ml/ 1pt Full cream milk
  • 2 x 25g packets Savoury White Sauce (Coleman’s brand)
  • Pinch Ground black pepper
  • 120g/ 4½ oz Mature Cheddar, grated
  • Pinch Fresh grated nutmeg

Servings: 2 (as a main meal) or 4 (as a vegetable accompaniment) Preparation time: 5 minutes

Cooking time: 20 minutes

Preparation:

  1. For best texture steam cauliflower and broccoli for 7 minutes until just tender. Alternatively simmer. Drain and place in a shallow medium size ovenproof container or 2/4 individual containers. Dot with the butter.
  2. At the same time hard boil the eggs for 15 minutes. Remove shells and dice. Sprinkle over the prepared vegetable mix.
  3. Make up the packet sauces together following instructions. Stir in half the cheese and pour over the prepared mix.
  4. Sprinkle with the remaining cheese and seasonings and brown under a medium temperature grill until bubbling.

Nutritional intake:

  • Calories per serving: 824 Kcal
  • Protein per serving: 47.0 grams

Source: Nutrition in cancer Editorial Board