Recipe for Cauliflower and Spinach Gratin 
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Yield:
8
Ingredients:
Amount Ingredient
1 lrg head cauliflower, (about 2 3/4 lbs.)
cut into small florets
10 oz fresh spinach, stemmed
and rinsed well
2 slc whole-wheat bread, crusts trimmed
and discarded
bread torn into large pieces
1 tbl olive oil
12 oz low-fat soft or firm silken tofu, (1 1/2 cups)
1/3 cup Dijon mustard
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp freshly ground pepper
1 pch cayenne pepper
Instructions:
Instructions: An easy cream sauce made with a base of healthful silken tofu enriches this delicious gratin. Its an updated classic, and a festive addition to the buffet table.

DOOR-TO-DOOR (for a potluck): Assemble, but do not bake, the gratin up to 2 days ahead and refrigerate. If desired, use a disposable/recyclable aluminum lasagna pan.

Preheat oven to 375F. Coat shallow 2-quart gratin or baking dish

(approximately 11 1/2 x8 inches) with cooking spray.

Bring large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add cauliflower and cook until tender, 7 to 9 minutes. Drain, rinse under cold running water and drain again. Set aside.

In same pot over medium-high heat, cook spinach with just rinsing water clinging to leaves, stirring often, just until wilted, 3 to 5 minutes. Drain, rinse under cold running water and drain again. Press out excess water. Set aside.

In food processor, process bread until coarse crumbs form. Transfer to small bowl. Add oil and toss to coat; set aside.

In food processor, combine tofu, mustard, salt, pepper and cayenne and process until smooth and creamy. Add Parmesan and pulse just until mixed in. Scrape into large bowl. Add cauliflower and spinach; stir with rubber spatula to coat with sauce.

Scrape vegetable mixture into prepared gratin dish, distributing evenly.

Sprinkle reserved bread crumb mixture evenly over top. Bake until gratin is heated through and top is golden brown, 35 to 45 minutes. Serve hot.

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