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 where tender cauliflower takes center stage in a creamy, savory sauce enriched with nutritional yeast and hemp seeds. Topped with crunchy, roasted chickpea crumbs and accented with a hint of smoky paprika, this dish is a delicious, plant-powered delight that satisfies cravings while staying within your nutritional goals.

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NUTRITION

575kcal
Protein
34.7g
Fat
20.9g
Carbs
70.2g

SERVINGS

1 serving

INGREDIENTS

300g Cauliflower

1 cup Canned Chickpeas (drained)

1/4 cup Nutritional Yeast

2 tbsp Hemp Seeds

1 tsp Olive Oil

1 tsp Paprika

1 tsp Garlic Powder

Salt & Pepper to taste

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PREPARATION

  • 1

    Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

  • 2

    Toss the drained chickpeas with half of the olive oil, paprika, a pinch of salt and pepper. Spread them out on the baking sheet and roast in the oven for about 20-25 minutes, stirring halfway through, until they become crispy and golden. Remove and set aside.

  • 3

    While the chickpeas are roasting, steam or lightly boil the cauliflower florets until very tender, about 8-10 minutes. Drain well.

  • 4

    Place the cooked cauliflower in a blender along with the nutritional yeast, hemp seeds, garlic powder, remaining olive oil, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Blend until smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as needed. If the sauce is too thick, add a splash of water to reach your desired consistency.

  • 5

    Transfer the creamy cauliflower mixture into an oven-safe dish and stir in half of the roasted chickpea crumbs to incorporate texture.

  • 6

    Bake the combined mixture in the oven at 400°F (200°C) for an additional 10 minutes to meld the flavors.

  • 7

    Remove from the oven and top with the remaining crispy chickpea crumbs. Serve warm and enjoy your protein-packed, comforting baked cauliflower mac.

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 where tender cauliflower takes center stage in a creamy, savory sauce enriched with nutritional yeast and hemp seeds. Topped with crunchy, roasted chickpea crumbs and accented with a hint of smoky paprika, this dish is a delicious, plant-powered delight that satisfies cravings while staying within your nutritional goals.

NUTRITION

575kcal
Protein
34.7g
Fat
20.9g
Carbs
70.2g

SERVINGS

1 serving

INGREDIENTS

300g Cauliflower

1 cup Canned Chickpeas (drained)

1/4 cup Nutritional Yeast

2 tbsp Hemp Seeds

1 tsp Olive Oil

1 tsp Paprika

1 tsp Garlic Powder

Salt & Pepper to taste

PREPARATION

  • 1

    Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

  • 2

    Toss the drained chickpeas with half of the olive oil, paprika, a pinch of salt and pepper. Spread them out on the baking sheet and roast in the oven for about 20-25 minutes, stirring halfway through, until they become crispy and golden. Remove and set aside.

  • 3

    While the chickpeas are roasting, steam or lightly boil the cauliflower florets until very tender, about 8-10 minutes. Drain well.

  • 4

    Place the cooked cauliflower in a blender along with the nutritional yeast, hemp seeds, garlic powder, remaining olive oil, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Blend until smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as needed. If the sauce is too thick, add a splash of water to reach your desired consistency.

  • 5

    Transfer the creamy cauliflower mixture into an oven-safe dish and stir in half of the roasted chickpea crumbs to incorporate texture.

  • 6

    Bake the combined mixture in the oven at 400°F (200°C) for an additional 10 minutes to meld the flavors.

  • 7

    Remove from the oven and top with the remaining crispy chickpea crumbs. Serve warm and enjoy your protein-packed, comforting baked cauliflower mac.