Herbed Cauliflower Bake

Recipe supplied by Bill Newton

450g cauliflower florets
2tsp unsalted butter
4tbsp onions, chopped
75g celery, chopped
4tbsp mushrooms, chopped
120ml vegetable stock
1tsp Italian herb seasoning
55g plain breadcrumbs

Preheat oven to Gas Mark 4/180C/350F. Cook the cauliflower until it becomes tender. Drain and keep warm. Melt the butter in a pan over medium heat. Saut» the onions, celery and mushrooms 4-5 minutes or until they begin to soften. Stir in the remaining ingredients except the cauliflower and breadcrumbs. Add salt and pepper to taste. Simmer another 2 minutes. Stir in cauliflower. Transfer the mixture to a lightly oiled baking dish. Sprinkle with the breadcrumbs and bake for 15 minutes or until the top has browned.