Vegetable Gruyere Bake (Keto)

Vegetable Gruyere Bake Keto

“We always have broccoli, cauliflower and double cream in the fridge. I have played around with so many different ways to use them up. Here, I wanted the beautiful, unique flavour Gruyere cheese to feature because I its flavour! I also added a pinch of ground paprika to give a slightly different flavour dimension. Whip this out at your next Sunday roast, your family will love the rich decadence!” – Monya


Monya Kilian PalmerFats of Life® is a keto and low carb recipe blog that I love to run as a hobby in my spare time. I am also the author of the best-selling Keto Kitchen Series of cookbooks. This includes my debut best-seller Keto Kitchen (2020). The fun and exciting Lazy Keto Kitchen (2021). And, the clever and inspiring Budget Keto Kitchen (2022). My 4th cookbook, Quick Keto Kitchen (2023) is as fantastic as the first three, and packed with spectacular, easy creations!

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While some may think that a keto lifestyle is a restrictive one that lacks variety, but this simply is not the case.
 

Vegetable Gruyere Bake Keto
Vegetable Gruyere Bake by Monya Kilian Palmer

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The star ingredients, broccoli and cauliflower, are low in carbs and packed with nutrients. Both vegetables are known for their high fibre content. This aids digestion and promoting a feeling of fullness. When combined with the creaminess of Gruyere, a rich and nutty Swiss cheese, these vegetables are elevated to a new level.
 
Not only does this low carb bake offer a satisfying and indulgent experience, but it provides essential nutrients. It showcases the versatility of the diet by transforming ordinary vegetables into a scrumptious dish.
 
So, whether you follow the keto lifestyle or simply seek a delicious and healthy vegetable option, this bake is sure to become a favorite on your dining table!
 

It is important to note that to maintain ketosis, it’s essential to track carbohydrate intake and ensure it aligns with your daily macro goals. Consulting with a healthcare professional is advised before making significant dietary changes. Scroll to the bottom to see the full macros and allergens for this Vegetable Gruyere Bake, as well as all the Sides dishes on Fats of Life®.
 

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Vegetable Gruyere Bake (Keto)

A delicious side vegetable option, where pre-cooked cauliflower and broccoli baked away in a sauce packed with the glorious flavour of Gruyere cheese - and a hint of paprika.
Course Side Dish
Cuisine General
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings 6 as a side dish

Per serving

Calories: 476kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 45g

Ingredients

  • 350 g (12.4 oz) cauliflower, trimmed equal size
  • 350 g (12.4 oz) broccoli, trimmed equal size
  • 15 g (0.5 oz) unsalted butter
  • 3 cloves garlic, peeled and finely sliced
  • 420 g (14.8 oz) double cream
  • pinch ground paprika
  • salt and ground white pepper
  • 130 g (4.6 oz) Gruyere cheese, grated
  • sea salt flakes
  • freshly ground black pepper
  • finely chopped parsley, to garnish

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 180°C (fan oven). This is 200°C for conventional ovens (or 400°F / gas mark 6).
    Trim the broccoli and cauliflower into even-sized pieces - and keep separate. If you are trimming from whole heads, do not discard the stalks. They are delicious, but they do take a little longer to cook. Simply trim the pieces and slice them smaller, as pictured.
  • Bring a large pot of salted water to the boil and add all the cauliflower - as well as the broccoli stalk pieces. (We add the cauliflower first because it takes longer to cook than broccoli.)
    After 5 minutes of rapid boiling, add the broccoli.
  • Cook until all the florets have softened but still retain shape, approx. 10 more minutes. A good test is to pierce a floret with a fork - it should slide off. Tip the vegetables into a colander to drain well. Allow to steam off to avoid any wateriness.
    Once steamed off, place the vegetables into a suitable-sized ovenproof dish.
  • In the meantime, melt the butter in a non-stick pan (I just wiped the same pan I used to boil the vegetables to minimise cleaning up). Cook the garlic over moderately-low heat until softened. Pour in the cream and stir well to warm the cream through.
  • Season the cream with a pinch of ground paprika, salt and ground white pepper. Add three-quarters of the grated Gruyere cheese to the warm cream and stir until melted.
  • Pour the warm, creamy cheese mixture over the vegetables and scatter over the remaining grated Gruyere.
  • Bake in the oven for 30 minutes. (I always rotate the dish halfway through out of habit.) In the last 5 minutes, crank the heat of the oven to 220°C (fan oven). This is 240°C for conventional ovens (or 475°F / gas mark 9). This will ensure the cheese gratins beautifully.
  • Just before serving, scatter over a pinch of ground paprika and season with sea salt flakes and freshly ground black pepper. Garnish with finely chopped parsley.

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A new-and-improved version of this delicious recipe features in my cookbook LAZY KETO KITCHEN.


My name is Monya Kilian Palmer. If you loved this recipe, please follow and tag me @mkilianpalmer on Instagram so we can all see your lovely creations!

Vegetable Gruyere Bake (Keto)
Nutritional Information per serving
Calories                        476Kcal / 1992kJ
Fat                                45g
Carbohydrates              5g
Protein                          12g

Allergens
Milk




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Disclaimer: The nutritional analysis, macro and allergen breakdown of the recipes on this site have been manually and carefully calculated using the cloud-based software NUTRITICS®. NUTRITICS® is fully approved by the relevant Trading Standards organizations and is EU and FDA-compliant. The macro calculations are provided as a courtesy to you based on the author's weighing of ingredients when creating the dishes. If Erythritol (a sugar polyol) has been used in any of the recipes, it has already been manually excluded from the final carbohydrate count. The author is a chef - not a medical professional - and this website has been designed to provide you with recipe ideas to suit the low carb lifestyle you have discussed with your GP.



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