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 a classic mac dish, where tender roasted cauliflower meets a rich, gooey cheese sauce and is crowned with irresistibly crispy chickpea crumbs. This baked delight delivers satisfying textures and a savory flavor balance that makes it a perfect wholesome meal.

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NUTRITION

585kcal
Protein
33.5g
Fat
23.3g
Carbs
66g

SERVINGS

1 serving

INGREDIENTS

1 medium head Cauliflower (~600g)

0.75 cup cooked Chickpeas (~200g)

0.33 cup shredded Cheddar Cheese (~37g)

0.25 cup unsweetened Almond Milk (~60g)

1 tsp Olive Oil (~4.5g)

Spices (Salt, Pepper, Garlic Powder) to taste

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PREPARATION

  • 1

    Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).

  • 2

    Break the cauliflower into florets and steam or boil until tender (about 8-10 minutes). Drain and lightly mash with a fork, leaving some texture.

  • 3

    In a small saucepan over low heat, combine the unsweetened almond milk and shredded cheddar cheese. Stir continuously until the cheese is melted and you have a smooth, slightly thickened sauce. Season with a pinch of salt, pepper, and garlic powder.

  • 4

    Mix the cheese sauce into the mashed cauliflower until evenly coated. Transfer the cauliflower mixture to a lightly greased baking dish.

  • 5

    In a bowl, toss the cooked chickpeas with olive oil, a dash of salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Pulse them in a food processor a few times until they form coarse crumbs but aren’t completely pulverized.

  • 6

    Sprinkle the crispy chickpea crumbs evenly over the cauliflower mixture.

  • 7

    Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the top is golden and crispy.

  • 8

    Remove from the oven and allow to cool slightly before serving.

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 a classic mac dish, where tender roasted cauliflower meets a rich, gooey cheese sauce and is crowned with irresistibly crispy chickpea crumbs. This baked delight delivers satisfying textures and a savory flavor balance that makes it a perfect wholesome meal.

NUTRITION

585kcal
Protein
33.5g
Fat
23.3g
Carbs
66g

SERVINGS

1 serving

INGREDIENTS

1 medium head Cauliflower (~600g)

0.75 cup cooked Chickpeas (~200g)

0.33 cup shredded Cheddar Cheese (~37g)

0.25 cup unsweetened Almond Milk (~60g)

1 tsp Olive Oil (~4.5g)

Spices (Salt, Pepper, Garlic Powder) to taste

PREPARATION

  • 1

    Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).

  • 2

    Break the cauliflower into florets and steam or boil until tender (about 8-10 minutes). Drain and lightly mash with a fork, leaving some texture.

  • 3

    In a small saucepan over low heat, combine the unsweetened almond milk and shredded cheddar cheese. Stir continuously until the cheese is melted and you have a smooth, slightly thickened sauce. Season with a pinch of salt, pepper, and garlic powder.

  • 4

    Mix the cheese sauce into the mashed cauliflower until evenly coated. Transfer the cauliflower mixture to a lightly greased baking dish.

  • 5

    In a bowl, toss the cooked chickpeas with olive oil, a dash of salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Pulse them in a food processor a few times until they form coarse crumbs but aren’t completely pulverized.

  • 6

    Sprinkle the crispy chickpea crumbs evenly over the cauliflower mixture.

  • 7

    Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the top is golden and crispy.

  • 8

    Remove from the oven and allow to cool slightly before serving.