Aveleda Alvarinho and cauliflower with cheese sauce

25 Aug 2023 / Food and Wine Pairing

Get inspired by this recipe of cauliflower with cheese sauce prepared by Greens & Nuts and pair it with Aveleda Alvarinho. The perfect combination of aromas and flavours to share with friends or family. Discover the recipe steps here:
 
Ingredients:
  • 1 cauliflower
  • 70 ml olive oil
  • 20 ml soy sauce
  • Juice of 1/2 lemon
  • 1 tbsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tbsp garlic powder
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
 
For the cheese sauce:
  • 100g cashews 
  • 150g natural tofu
  • 200 ml vegetable drink
  • 2 tsp nutmeg
  • 1 tbsp garlic powder
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
 
Base: canonigos
Toppings to taste: lemon zest, sesame seeds, black pepper, red onion and Peanuts
 
 
Preparation
  1. Soak the cashews in hot water. Set aside.
  2. Mix the olive oil with the soy sauce, lemon juice and spices in a bowl.
  3. Place the cauliflower on a tray and season with the previous mixture. Incorporate the spices into the cauliflower and bake in a preheated oven at 180ºC for about 25 minutes (or until golden brown).
  4. Place the cashews (remove the water beforehand), tofu, vegetable drink and spices in a food processor. Blend until smooth. 
  5. Transfer the mixture to a saucepan and cook for about 3 minutes over a medium heat. 
  6. To serve: place the canonigos on the base of a plate and add the roasted cauliflower. Pour the "cheese" sauce over the cauliflower and finish with toppings to taste: lemon zest, sesame seeds, black pepper, red onion and peanuts.
  7. Enjoy this summer recipe with Aveleda Alvarinho!

Written by Aveleda