Recipe for pregnant women: cauliflower casserole – Midwives Lelystad

Cauliflower recipe for children

Today, midwife and hobby chef Sanne posts a new recipe: a delicious cauliflower casserole that most children absolutely love! The cubes of Smac and the delicious sauce that goes over the cauliflower teach children to eat cauliflower without the bitter taste being overpowering.

So do you already have children who don't like cauliflower? Make this cauliflower recipe and they will definitely eat it! This cauliflower recipe is made with Smac and a delicious cheese sauce. This cauliflower recipe contains few ingredients, it is super easy to make. Even if you find cooking difficult, you can try this cauliflower recipe. I assure you that this cauliflower will taste delicious.

What are the benefits of eating cauliflower during pregnancy?

Cauliflower is a nutritious vegetable that offers many health benefits, both for the general public and specifically for pregnant women. Here are some benefits of eating cauliflower during pregnancy:

1. Rich in vitamins and minerals: Cauliflower contains essential vitamins such as vitamin C, which helps in the absorption of iron and strengthens the immune system. It also contains folic acid (vitamin B9), which is crucial during pregnancy to help prevent birth defects in the baby's brain and spinal cord.
2. High fiber content: The fiber in cauliflower helps improve digestion and prevent constipation, a common problem during pregnancy. Good digestion also ensures more efficient absorption of nutrients.
3. Antioxidants: Cauliflower contains antioxidants such as sulforaphane and isothiocyanates, which can help fight inflammation and reduce the risk of chronic disease. These antioxidants can also keep the placenta healthy.
4. Low in calories: For pregnant women who want to keep their weight gain within healthy limits, cauliflower is an excellent choice. It is low in calories but filling, which helps control weight gain.
5. Hydration: Cauliflower contains a lot of water, which helps with hydration. Good hydration is essential during pregnancy for both the mother and the developing baby.
6. Supports the immune system: The combination of vitamin C, antioxidants and other essential nutrients helps support the immune system, which is particularly important during pregnancy.
7. Versatility in the kitchen: Cauliflower can be prepared in a variety of ways, making it easy to incorporate this nutritious vegetable into your diet. Whether raw in salads, steamed, roasted, or incorporated into dishes such as cauliflower rice or puree, it is both nutritious and delicious.

Although cauliflower offers many benefits, it is always good to have a varied diet during pregnancy and to eat foods rich in various nutrients necessary for the growth and development of the baby.

What do you need for this delicious cauliflower casserole recipe?

The ingredients for this easy recipe are as follows:

– 1 cauliflower
– 200 milliliters of whipped cream
– 150 milliliters of milk
– 3 potatoes
– 1 spring onion
– 250 grams of Smac
– 3 tablespoons of flour
– 40 grams of butter
– 20 grams of mozzarella cheese
– 30 grams of cheddar cheese
– 20 grams of mature young cheese
– 2 teaspoons of mustard
– 2 teaspoons garlic paste

How should you prepare the casserole?

In this blog you get a quick version of the recipe. In short, it means that you: the potatoes and cauliflower need to be cut. Next you need to pre-cook the cauliflower and potato. Cut the spring onion into rings. Fill the oven dish with the potato and cauliflower. Cut the Smac into small cubes. Make the cheese sauce. Divide the Smac cubes and cheese sauce over the cauliflower and bake the casserole in the oven.

On the other hand, there is an easy cooking video available in which midwife Sanne shows you exactly how to make this easy cauliflower recipe. The video is available via YouTube with the following link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rWGxRgpMRhc&ab_channel=ZauSanne

We hope you found the video fun and educational and are curious about your reactions to this delicious recipe.

Love,

Midwives Lelystad