
Cauliflower Cheese with Peas and Carrots is a comforting, baked vegetable gratin originating from British cuisine. It features tender cauliflower florets, sweet peas, and diced carrots all enveloped in a rich, creamy cheese sauce and typically baked until golden and bubbly.
This dish is relatively high in fat and calories due to the cheese sauce, but it's also a good source of protein from the dairy and provides fiber, vitamins C and K from the vegetables. A typical serving contains roughly 300-400 calories.
| Calories | 280 kcal |
| Protein | 12 g |
| Carbs | 18 g |
| Fat | 18 g |
| Fiber | 4 g |
| Sugar | 6 g |
| Sodium | 480 mg |
| Calcium | 320 mg |
| Vitamin C | 45 mg |
| Vitamin A | 3500 IU |
| Potassium | 420 mg |
| Phosphorus | 220 mg |
| Vitamin K | 30 mcg |
| Folate | 85 mcg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.3 mg |
Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
It's a classic example of British 'comfort food' that transforms simple vegetables into a hearty, satisfying dish, often served as a side for a Sunday roast or as a vegetarian main course.