Cauliflower and Green Bean Casserole

I don't know about you, but I start my week off with such idealistic intentions, particularly in my weekly shop. I buy plethora's of fresh vegetables and think of all the delicious things I'll make. By the end of the week, I look at the sad wilting veggies and think of what could have been. Thankfully, I usually manage to salvage them and tonight is no exception. Sure, the combinations are sometimes a little strange, but so am I.

Cauliflower and Green Bean Casserole

(Serves 3)

Ingredients

1 cauliflower

1 bag of green beans

1 tablespoon of butter

1 tablespoon olive oil

2 tablespoons of flour

1/2 teaspoon of salt

1/2 teaspoon of pepper

1 teaspoon of mixed herds

2 cups of milk

1/2 cup of cheese

Method

Prepare the vegetables and throw them all into a heatproof dish. Then, melt the butter and olive oil in a saucepan. Once they're liquid-y, just add everything else and stir until the cheese is no longer lumpy. It should be a fairly smooth consistency. Once you're happy with it, pour it over your veggies and throw it into the oven for about 40 minutes. Add a little extra cheese on the top if you like that browned look. Otherwise, its done. Too easy.

Price

$2 for the cauliflower

$2 for the green beans

9c for the butter

1c for the flour

50c for the milk

84c for the cheese

Because I can't include things like the oil, the salt, the pepper etc my estimation of $5.44 may need to be rounded up to $5.50, but regardless, a tasty, cheap meal that leaves you feeling far less guilty about wasting food.