Baked Cauliflower Mac with Crispy Chickpea Crumbs

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Baked Cauliflower Mac with Crispy Chickpea Crumbs

YOUR SOLIN GENERATED RECIPE

Baked Cauliflower Mac with Crispy Chickpea Crumbs

Enjoy a comforting twist on classic mac and cheese with this baked cauliflower bowl topped with crispy roasted chickpea crumbs. The creamy, blended cauliflower and low-fat cottage cheese sauce is perfectly balanced with savory nutritional yeast and a hint of garlic, while the crunchy chickpeas add texture and a boost of protein. This dish is wholesome, satisfying, and ideal for a nutritious meal.

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NUTRITION

380kcal
Protein
34.7g
Fat
10g
Carbs
44g

SERVINGS

1 serving

INGREDIENTS

200g Cauliflower Florets

0.75 cup Low-Fat Cottage Cheese (approx. 170g)

0.5 cup Chickpeas (approx. 82g) for Crispy Crumbs

1 tablespoon Nutritional Yeast

0.5 cup Unsweetened Almond Milk (approx. 120g)

1 teaspoon Olive Oil

1 Garlic Clove

Salt and Pepper to taste

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PREPARATION

  • 1

    Preheat your oven to 400°F. Rinse and drain the chickpeas, then toss them with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread them on a baking sheet and roast for 20-25 minutes until crispy, stirring halfway through.

  • 2

    Meanwhile, steam the cauliflower florets until they are tender, about 8-10 minutes. Peel the garlic clove.

  • 3

    In a blender or food processor, combine the steamed cauliflower, low-fat cottage cheese, unsweetened almond milk, nutritional yeast, and garlic. Blend until smooth and creamy. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

  • 4

    Pour the creamy cauliflower mixture into a lightly greased baking dish. Top evenly with the roasted chickpea crumbs.

  • 5

    Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes to let the flavors meld. Remove from the oven and serve warm.

Baked Cauliflower Mac with Crispy Chickpea Crumbs

This is an example of a meal that Solin would create to include in your personalized meal plan.

Baked Cauliflower Mac with Crispy Chickpea Crumbs

YOUR SOLIN GENERATED RECIPE

Baked Cauliflower Mac with Crispy Chickpea Crumbs

Enjoy a comforting twist on classic mac and cheese with this baked cauliflower bowl topped with crispy roasted chickpea crumbs. The creamy, blended cauliflower and low-fat cottage cheese sauce is perfectly balanced with savory nutritional yeast and a hint of garlic, while the crunchy chickpeas add texture and a boost of protein. This dish is wholesome, satisfying, and ideal for a nutritious meal.

NUTRITION

380kcal
Protein
34.7g
Fat
10g
Carbs
44g

SERVINGS

1 serving

INGREDIENTS

200g Cauliflower Florets

0.75 cup Low-Fat Cottage Cheese (approx. 170g)

0.5 cup Chickpeas (approx. 82g) for Crispy Crumbs

1 tablespoon Nutritional Yeast

0.5 cup Unsweetened Almond Milk (approx. 120g)

1 teaspoon Olive Oil

1 Garlic Clove

Salt and Pepper to taste

PREPARATION

  • 1

    Preheat your oven to 400°F. Rinse and drain the chickpeas, then toss them with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread them on a baking sheet and roast for 20-25 minutes until crispy, stirring halfway through.

  • 2

    Meanwhile, steam the cauliflower florets until they are tender, about 8-10 minutes. Peel the garlic clove.

  • 3

    In a blender or food processor, combine the steamed cauliflower, low-fat cottage cheese, unsweetened almond milk, nutritional yeast, and garlic. Blend until smooth and creamy. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

  • 4

    Pour the creamy cauliflower mixture into a lightly greased baking dish. Top evenly with the roasted chickpea crumbs.

  • 5

    Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes to let the flavors meld. Remove from the oven and serve warm.