YOUR SOLIN GENERATED RECIPE
Baked Cauliflower Mac with Crispy Chickpea Crumbs
Enjoy a comforting twist on classic mac and cheese by blending tender roasted cauliflower with a creamy, tangy cottage cheese sauce, finished with a crunchy layer of spiced chickpea crumbs and a hint of nutritional yeast. Each bite offers a delightful mix of textures and savory flavors that make this dish a wholesome, balanced meal.
INGREDIENTS
200g Cauliflower Florets
1/2 cup Cooked Chickpeas (about 82g)
3/4 cup Low-Fat Cottage Cheese (approx. 170g)
30g Reduced-Fat Cheddar Cheese
1 teaspoon Olive Oil
1 tablespoon Nutritional Yeast
Seasonings: Salt, Pepper, Garlic Powder (to taste)
PREPARATION
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Toss the cooked chickpeas lightly with a pinch of salt, pepper, and garlic powder, then spread them on a baking sheet. Roast in the oven for 15-20 minutes until they turn crisp.
Meanwhile, steam the cauliflower florets until very tender, about 8-10 minutes.
Place the steamed cauliflower in a blender along with the low-fat cottage cheese, olive oil, nutritional yeast, and a pinch of salt and garlic powder. Blend until you achieve a smooth, creamy sauce consistency.
Transfer the cauliflower sauce to an oven-safe dish. Stir in half of the reduced-fat cheddar cheese into the sauce.
Blend the roasted chickpeas in a food processor until they form a coarse crumb, being careful not to over-process. Sprinkle these chickpea crumbs evenly on top of the cauliflower sauce.
Sprinkle the remaining cheddar cheese over the top.
Bake the dish in the oven for an additional 10-12 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Remove from the oven, let cool for a few minutes, and enjoy your healthy twist on mac and cheese.