Polish Cauliflower & Bacon Bake

📍 Where this dish comes from: Greater Poland (Wielkopolska)
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Fasolka po bretańsku — white beans baked with bacon, kiełbasa, and tomato — is a genuine Polish comfort food, but beans put it out of reach for keto. This version keeps every bit of the smoky, savory character using roasted cauliflower in place of the beans.

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Polish Cauliflower & Bacon Bake

Fasolka po bretańsku's bacon-and-onion character, rebuilt around cauliflower instead of beans.

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Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 35 minutes minutes

Total Time: 50 minutes minutes

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: Polish

Servings: 6 servings

Calories: 290kcal

Ingredients

• 1 large head cauliflower cut into florets
• 3 tbsp oil
• 6 oz bacon diced
• 6 oz kiełbasa sliced
• 1 onion diced
• 2 cloves garlic minced
• 1 cup canned diced tomatoes
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• Salt and pepper to taste

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Instructions

• Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
• Toss cauliflower florets with oil, salt, and pepper on a baking sheet. Roast 20 minutes until just tender and golden at the edges.
• Meanwhile, cook bacon in a large oven-safe skillet over medium heat until crisp. Remove and set aside.
• Add kiełbasa to the rendered fat and brown 3–4 minutes. Remove and set aside with the bacon.
• Add onion and garlic to the skillet, cooking 4–5 minutes until softened.
• Stir in diced tomatoes and smoked paprika, then return bacon and kiełbasa to the skillet.
• Fold in the roasted cauliflower.
• Reduce oven to 375°F (190°C) and bake the skillet, uncovered, 10–12 minutes until bubbling.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 290kcal | Protein: 14g | Fat: 23g | Fiber: 3g

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Health Benefits

• Cauliflower provides fiber and vitamin C in place of starchy beans.
• A protein-rich, satisfying side built on real smoked meat.
• Smoked paprika adds antioxidant compounds along with its distinctive flavor.