This is an Easy Cauliflower Casserole (Kugel) that is a quick-prep and dairy-free dish. It is a delicious veggie appetizer, side dish or light main dish.
Ingredients for this Dairy-Free Cauliflower Casserole
1⅔ (16 oz.) frozen cauliflower florets (800 grams),
matzo meal (see notes for matzo meal substitute in recipe card below)
eggs
neutral oil
Kosher salt
black pepper
Instructions
Pre-heat oven to 340 F (170 C).
The preparation is very easy.
Step 1:
All you do is defrost the florets in boiling water. Then, chop them to the size you like. Rinse, then chop the fresh herbs as well, or measure the dry herbs. Whichever you prefer.
Step 2:
Mix all ingredients in a bowl. Grease a casserole Pyrex square: 10-1/2 inches by 10-1/2 inches; or rectangle Pyrex, 12 inches by 9 inches, or thereabouts.
Step 3:
Bake uncovered with top-bottom heat on middle rack for 35 -40 minutes.
Slice into squares while still hot or after cooling. Serve hot or cold.
Adaptable and mild, cauliflower absorbs the flavors of spices, herbs, and other ingredients. Perfect for cauliflower kugel—add your favorite seasonings to taste.
What to serve with this cauliflower casserole
The options are endless as cauliflower’s flavors are rather neutral – not dominant
Health Benefits of cauliflower
Chopping Defrosted Cauliflower
It’s best to chop it when it’s still a bit frozen. It makes the cutting easier and might prevent the ripping of the stems of the florets.
Easy Cauliflower Casserole
Easy dairy-free cauliflower casserole - Kosher for Passover.
Ingredients
- 1⅔ (16 oz.) frozen cauliflower florets (800 grams),
- ¾ cup matzo meal (see notes for matzo meal substitute)
- 5 Large eggs
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 cup neutral oil
- 2 teaspoons Kosher salt
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Pre-heat oven to 340 F (170 C).
- Defrost cauliflower florets in a bowl of boiling water (around 10 minutes). Coarsely or finely chop them
- 2 cups freshly chopped parsley leaves (see notes for subs)
- Mix all ingredients together in a large bowl.
- Grease a casserole Pyrex.
- Bake uncovered with top-bottom heat on middle rack for 35 -40 minutes.
- Serve hot or cold. Slice into squares.
Notes
- 1/2 cup matzo meal for Passover [2/3 cup all purpose flour (for rest of year)]
- Fresh herbs: 1 cup freshly chopped parsley OR cilantro leaves, OR celery leaves. Add another 1/2 to 1 teaspoon Kosher salt.
- Replace fresh herbs with 2 Tablespoons dry cilantro/coriander.
- Add or replace the above herbs with oregano or basil if you prefer these flavors.
Nutrition Information
Yield
6Serving Size
1Amount Per Serving Calories 260Total Fat 16gSaturated Fat 2gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 13gCholesterol 155mgSodium 405mgCarbohydrates 20gFiber 3gSugar 2gProtein 9g
Nutrition values are estimated.