Ingredients

The following ingredients have 7 Servings
  • 1 bunch of broccoli (cut into bite sized pieces)
  • 1 head cauliflower
  • 3 Tablespoons butter
  • 3 Tablespoons flour
  • 2-3 garlic cloves
  • 1 3/4 cup milk (heated)
  • 1/2 teaspoon white pepper
  • 3/4 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon thyme (chopped)
  • 1 teaspoon dijon mustard (optional)
  • Pepper (to taste)
  • 1 1/2 - 1 3/4 cups cheddar cheese + additional for topping (shredded)
  • 3/4 cup vegetable broth
  • 3/4 cup basmati rice

Instruction

  • Place cauliflower chunks into food processor. Pulse until it resembles rice (approximately 7-8 pulses). Set aside.
  • Pre-heat oven to 350°F.
  • Heat milk in a small saucepan. In a skillet, melt butter. Add flour and garlic; whisk for two minutes. Pour in heated milk while whisking. Continue stirring for two minutes until boiling. Reduce heat and let simmer for an additional 2 minutes.
  • Whisk in white pepper, salt, pepper, thyme, and dijon mustard. Remove from heat and whisk in shredded cheese until melted.
  • In a 9x13 baking dish, mix together vegetable broth, cheese sauce, broccoli, cauliflower rice, and basmati rice. Top with additional cheese if desired. Spread evenly in pan. Bake for 45-50 minutes, until bubbly and liquid is absorbed. Test rice as needed.