Cheesy Roasted Veggies

Did someone say sneaky veg? Done. Not only are the vegetables beautifully hidden with a gloriously gooey cheese sauce for the fussiest of small eaters, but they’re also actually quite delicious – this recipe might just convert them into veggie lovers!

Prep time 15mins Cooking Time 40mins

Serves Perfect to serve as a main dish for 3, or as a side dish for 4-6

INGREDIENTS

2 tbsps dairy-free butter

2 tbsps plain flour

1 cup oat milk

1 1/2 cups dairy-free cheddar shreds

Salt & Pepper to taste

1 brown onion

2 medium carrots

1/2 head cauliflower

1 head of broccoli

4 cloves of garlic

1 cup dairy-free mozzarella shreds

Olive oil

3 tbsps panko breadcrumbs

Fresh parsley

METHOD

Step 1 Preheat oven to 220 degrees Celsius

Step 2 Chop cauliflower, broccoli, carrot, garlic and onion into bite sized pieces and add to a mixing bowl, toss with oil, salt and pepper and panko crumbs

Step 3 Spread on a baking paper lined tray and roast for 20mins. While the veggies are roasting prep the cheese sauce…

Step 4 Melt dairy-free butter in a saucepan over medium heat; whisk flour into butter until smooth

Step 5 Pour oat milk into the butter mixture and stir to combine and until the mixture thickens (about 3mins). Add dairy-free cheddar shreds and stir over heat until the cheese is melted, season with salt & pepper

Step 6 Remove your veggies from the oven, allowing them to cool slightly, then transfer them to a baking dish

Step 7 Pour the cheese sauce over the veggies, then sprinkle with dairy-free mozzarella shreds

Step 8 Place the baking dish under the grill until the mozzarella is melted and a little crispy, sprinkle with fresh parsley and serve!