Savory Low Carb Cauliflower Kugel Recipe

Name: Savory Low Carb Cauliflower Kugel
Prep time: 25M
Cook time: 42 min
Total time: 67 min
Yield: 9
Ingredients: 3 butter, unsalted USDA; 1.25 fresh scallions, tops & bulb, chopped USDA; 4 raw egg USDA; 2 ricotta cheese, whole milk USDA; 1 fresh parsley, chopped USDA; 0.5 gruyere cheese, shredded USDA; 0.25 fresh dill weed, sprigs USDA; 2 lemon zest USDA; 0.375 table salt USDA; 0.125 black pepper, ground USDA; 16 frozen cauliflower, 1" pieces USDA; 2 parmesan cheese, shredded Woodstock; 0.25 almond flour, super finely ground, gluten free King Arthur Flour; 0.5 garlic powder USDA

4.7g
Net Atkins Count ^TM

Prep Time: 25 Minutes
Style:Other
Cook Time: 42 Minutes
Phase: Phase 2
Difficulty: Moderate

* Any adjustments made to the serving values will only update the ingredients of that recipe and not change the directions.

15g

Protein

18.6g

Fat

Fiber

248.5cal

Calories

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INGREDIENTS

3 Tbsp butter, unsalted USDA
1 1/4 cup fresh scallions, tops & bulb, chopped USDA
4 lrg raw egg USDA
2 cup ricotta cheese, whole milk USDA
1 cup fresh parsley, chopped USDA
0 1/2 cup gruyere cheese, shredded USDA
0 1/4 cup fresh dill weed, sprigs USDA
2 tsp lemon zest USDA
0 3/8 tsp table salt USDA
0 1/8 tsp black pepper, ground USDA
16 oz frozen cauliflower, 1" pieces USDA
2 oz parmesan cheese, shredded Woodstock
0 1/4 cup almond flour, super finely ground, gluten free King Arthur Flour
0 1/2 tsp garlic powder USDA

DIRECTIONS

Heat oven to 375°F. Lightly grease a 9-inch by 9-inch baking pan.
In a large skillet over medium heat, melt butter. Add scallions and sauté until white bulb portions are beginning to turn golden, about 7 minutes. Set aside.
In a large bowl, combine eggs, ricotta, ¾ cup chopped parsley, gruyere,1 ½ tablespoons chopped dill, 1 teaspoon lemon zest, ¼ teaspoon salt, and pepper until well mixed. Squeeze as much water out of the thawed cauliflower using a clean kitchen towel as possible and add to the bowl. Add the cooked scallions and fold everything together until evenly distributed. Pour into the prepared baking pan and smooth the top.
In a small bowl, combine shredded parmesan cheese, almond flour, remaining ¼ cup chopped parsley, 1 tablespoon chopped dill, 1 teaspoon lemon zest, garlic powder, and 1/8 teaspoon salt until evenly distributed. Sprinkle evenly over the top of the cauliflower.
Bake for 35-45 minutes, until top is browned and kugel is set. Allow to cool for 10 minutes before slicing into 9 even squares and serving while warm. One square as described is one serving.

Cooking Tip

This low carb casserole is a great adaptation of traditional savory noodle kugel. To make sure the kugel sets, you want to be sure to get as much water out of the thawed cauliflower as possible. We suggest using a clean kitchen towel to squeeze the cauliflower and really get the liquid out. Then just be sure to evenly distribute in the egg and ricotta combination.