Curried Cauliflower and Cashew Casserole

Ingredients

• 1 medium cauliflower, florets separated
• 1/2 cup water
• 3 tablespoons butter, divided
• 2 tablespoons flour
• 1 tablespoon curry
• 1 1/4 cups milk
• salt and pepper
• 3/4 cup cashews, roughly chopped
• 1/2 cup breadcrumbs

Directions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350* and grease a 1.5 qt casserole dish.

2. 2

   Microwave cauliflower with water and nuke for 4 minutes. Drain. You could also steam the cauliflower if you choose.

3. 3

   In a small saucepan, melt 2 tbs of the butter. Stir in flour and curry and cook for about 2 minutes. It will make a thick paste. Whisk in milk and cook a few minutes, whisking periodically until the lumps disappear and the sauce starts to thicken. Season with salt and pepper.

4. 4

   Put cauliflower in casserole and toss with cashews. Stir in milk mixture to coat.

5. 5

   Sprinkle top with breadcrumbs and dot with the remaining butter.

6. 6

   Bake uncovered for 45 minutes.

7. 7

   Garnish with more cashews if desired.