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Low Calorie Cauliflower Gratin

Low Calorie Cauliflower Gratin

Ingredients
  

  • 1 head cauliflower, divided into 1-inch florets
  • 1 cup onions, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons light butter or SmartBalance light
  • 2 teaspoons garlic, minced
  • ¼  teaspoon dried mustard
  • 1½ cups reduced-fat (2%) cottage cheese or ricotta cheese
  • ⅔ cup buttermilk or reduced-fat milk
  • Salt and fresh ground pepper, to taste
  • 6 tablespoons Parmesan Cheese, grated

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Spray a 9 x 9-inch baking pan with cooking spray.
  • Prepare the cauliflower into 1-inch florets. Add the florets to a pot of boiling water and cook, covered for about 5-8 minutes, until tender-crisp. Drain. Set aside.
  • Place onions in a microwave-safe small bowl and cook for about 1 minute in the microwave until soft. Melt butter in a medium non-stick pan. Add softened onions, garlic, and dried mustard. Sauté for 2 minutes. Stir continuously.
  • In a blender, add cooked onions, garlic, cottage cheese, buttermilk, and a little salt and pepper. Process until smooth. Add back to pan and mix in cooked cauliflower. Be sure to use a rubber spatula so as to not mash the cauliflower. Pour into baking pan and spread evenly. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese all over the top of casserole.
  • Bake until golden brown and sauce is bubbly, 35-40 minutes. Let gratin rest 10 minutes before slicing into 6 servings. This casserole will keep in the refrigerator for a few days and freezes great.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 147kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 13gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 19mgSodium: 462mgFiber: 4gSugar: 7gBlue Smart Points: 3Green Smart Points: 3Plus Points: 4