Healthy Cauliflower Rice Broccoli Casserole

Ingredients

• 5 cups Cauliflower Florets
• 1 tablespoon Oil
• 1 tablespoon Garlic (chopped )
• 1 Jalapeno (finely chopped)
• 1/2 cup Carrots (chopped )
• 1 tablespoon Dried Oregano
• 1 tablespoon Paprika (adjust the amount to your spice preference)
• Salt to taste
• 3/4 cup Half and Half (1/2 Milk:1/2 Cream)
• 1 cup Cheddar (grated )
• 1/2 cup Mozzarella (grated )
• 2 cups Broccoli Florets
• Jalapeno Slices for topping (optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Rice the Cauliflower: Add all the cauliflower florets to a and pulse a few times till the cauliflower resembles small bits like rice. Don't go all the way or it can turn mushy.

2. 2

   Cook the Cauliflower: Heat oil in a large pan and add garlic, jalapenos and carrots. Saute for a minute or two on high heat and add the riced cauliflower, oregano, paprika and salt. Stir fry the cauliflower for 3-4 minutes till the cauliflower becomes soft, but not mushy. Take a cup of this cauliflower mixture (reserve the rest) and blend with half and half (its okay if the sauce isn't completely smooth). Add a splash of water or stock if you need to loosen things up in the blender, but don't add more than a couple of teaspoons.

3. 3

   Preheat: the oven to 200 C/400 F

4. 4

   Assemble and Bake: Mix together the reserved cauliflower, cauliflower puree, broccoli and cheddar, and transfer to a baking pan or casserole dish. You can also use a if you like. Top with grated mozzarella and jalapeno slices, if using and bake for 45 minutes. Serve this healthy cauliflower broccoli rice immediately.