Like all of the menu items at Ajax Tavern, the cauliflower gratin is a fresh take on traditional tavern fare.
In Collaboration with The Little Nell

How to Make The Little Nell’s Famous Vegan Cauliflower Gratin

Take a piece of Aspen home with you by recreating this crowd favorite from Ajax Tavern.

Image by Chris Council and Emily Chaplin of C2 Photography

Ingredients:

4 ounces (approximately 1 cup) raw cashews 

2 cups cauliflower florets

2 teaspoons nutritional yeast

2 teaspoons tamari

2 teaspoons Dijon mustard

3 cloves garlic

1 tablespoon lemon juice

Salt to taste

Like all of the menu items at Ajax Tavern, the cauliflower gratin is a fresh take on traditional tavern fare.
Like all of the menu items at Ajax Tavern, the cauliflower gratin is a fresh take on traditional tavern fare.

Directions:

  1. Bring approximately 2 cups of water to a boil, then pour over cashews and soak for 1 hour. 
  2. Purée cashews until smooth. Add more water while puréeing as needed.
  3. Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
  4. Roast the cauliflower in the oven for 17 to 20 minutes or until the cauliflower is tender and its edges are crispy.
  5. Purée all other ingredients with the puréed cashews to make cashew cheese.