Description
This Roasted Cauliflower, Tomato, and Goat Cheese Casserole is a flavorful and satisfying dish that combines roasted cauliflower with juicy cherry tomatoes, creamy goat cheese, and a hint of Parmesan. A creamy sauce infused with garlic and thyme brings everything together in a delicious medley of flavors. Perfect as a vegetarian main or a side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
Cauliflower:
- 1 large head cauliflower (cut into florets)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Other Ingredients:
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 4 ounces goat cheese (crumbled)
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/3 cup heavy cream
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil or parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- Roast Cauliflower: Place cauliflower florets on a baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Roast for 20–25 minutes until golden and tender, stirring once.
- Prepare Cream Mixture: In a bowl, whisk together heavy cream, garlic, thyme, and red pepper flakes.
- Assemble Casserole: Transfer roasted cauliflower to a greased baking dish. Add cherry tomatoes, pour cream mixture over the vegetables. Sprinkle with goat cheese and Parmesan.
- Bake: Bake uncovered for 15–18 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish with fresh basil or parsley before serving.
Notes
- Add cooked quinoa or chickpeas for extra protein.
- Substitute goat cheese with feta or use a dairy-free alternative.
- This dish pairs well as a vegetarian main or a side dish with roasted meats.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
