A creamy, healthy spin on comfort food: Cauliflower Alfredo Vegetable Bake. This plant-forward recipe swaps heavy cream and cheese for a silky cauliflower sauce, loaded with vegetables and flavor. Perfect for meatless meals, family dinners, or meal prep.

        Ingredients    
                
        Cauliflower Alfredo Sauce    
                - 1 cup medium head cauliflower chopped
 - 3 cloves garlic peeled
 - 1 cup Low Sodium Vegetable Broth
 - 1/2 cup unsweetened cashew milk or other plant-based or skim milk
 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
 - 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
 - 1/4 teaspoon pepper
 
        Casserole    
                - 2 cups broccoli florets
 - 2 cups zucchini sliced
 - 1 cup mushrooms sliced
 - 1 cup baby spinach
 - 1/2 cup whole-grain breadcrumbs or panko
 - 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast or plant-based Parmesan alternative
 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
 
        
    Servings: 1 1/2 cup servings
    
                
        
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        Instructions    
                
        Sauce    
                - Steam cauliflower and garlic until tender (8–10 minutes).
 - Drain and transfer to a blender with broth, milk, olive oil, nutritional yeast, and seasonings. Blend until smooth and creamy. Adjust consistency with extra broth if needed.
 
        Vegetables    
                - Preheat oven to 425°F.
 - Toss broccoli, zucchini, and mushrooms with a drizzle of olive oil. Roast on a sheet pan for 20 minutes, until just tender.
 - After roasting lower the oven temperature to 375°F.
 - Wilt spinach in a skillet, then drain and squeeze out all excess liquid, using paper towels or cheese cloth.
 
        Assemble & Bake    
                - Lightly oil a 9x13" baking dish.
 - Layer roasted veggies and spinach evenly in the dish.
 - Pour cauliflower Alfredo sauce over the top, spreading to coat.
 - Sprinkle breadcrumbs and nutritional yeast evenly.
 - Bake uncovered at 375°F for 20 minutes, until golden and bubbling.
 - Let rest 5 minutes before serving.
 
        Recipe Notes    
                

    
