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

A comforting twist on traditional mac and cheese, this dish replaces macaroni with tender cauliflower florets, combined with a creamy, low-fat cheese sauce and topped with crunchy roasted chickpea crumbs. Expect a satisfying bite with a mix of textures and a burst of savory flavor from perfectly roasted chickpeas and a hint of garlic and pepper.

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NUTRITION

422kcal
Protein
34.2g
Fat
11g
Carbs
51g

SERVINGS

1 serving

INGREDIENTS

200g Cauliflower Florets

3/4 cup Cooked Chickpeas (~123g)

1/2 cup Low-Fat Cheddar Cheese (shredded, ~56g)

1/4 cup Nonfat Greek Yogurt (~60g)

1 tsp Olive Oil

1/2 tsp Garlic Powder

Salt and Black Pepper to taste

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PREPARATION

  • 1

    Preheat your oven to 400°F.

  • 2

    In a bowl, toss the cooked chickpeas with olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Spread them out on a baking sheet and roast for 20-25 minutes until they turn crispy and golden, stirring halfway through.

  • 3

    Meanwhile, steam or blanch the cauliflower florets until they are very tender (about 8-10 minutes).

  • 4

    Transfer the tender cauliflower to a blender or food processor, and add nonfat Greek yogurt and low-fat cheddar cheese. Blend until you achieve a smooth, creamy consistency. Season this cauliflower sauce with a pinch of salt and pepper to taste.

  • 5

    Pour the sauce into an oven-safe dish, then gently stir in half of the crispy chickpea crumbs, reserving the rest for topping.

  • 6

    Bake the mixture in the oven for 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and the top to become slightly bubbly.

  • 7

    Remove from the oven and sprinkle the remaining chickpea crumbs on top for added crunch 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

A comforting twist on traditional mac and cheese, this dish replaces macaroni with tender cauliflower florets, combined with a creamy, low-fat cheese sauce and topped with crunchy roasted chickpea crumbs. Expect a satisfying bite with a mix of textures and a burst of savory flavor from perfectly roasted chickpeas and a hint of garlic and pepper.

NUTRITION

422kcal
Protein
34.2g
Fat
11g
Carbs
51g

SERVINGS

1 serving

INGREDIENTS

200g Cauliflower Florets

3/4 cup Cooked Chickpeas (~123g)

1/2 cup Low-Fat Cheddar Cheese (shredded, ~56g)

1/4 cup Nonfat Greek Yogurt (~60g)

1 tsp Olive Oil

1/2 tsp Garlic Powder

Salt and Black Pepper to taste

PREPARATION

  • 1

    Preheat your oven to 400°F.

  • 2

    In a bowl, toss the cooked chickpeas with olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Spread them out on a baking sheet and roast for 20-25 minutes until they turn crispy and golden, stirring halfway through.

  • 3

    Meanwhile, steam or blanch the cauliflower florets until they are very tender (about 8-10 minutes).

  • 4

    Transfer the tender cauliflower to a blender or food processor, and add nonfat Greek yogurt and low-fat cheddar cheese. Blend until you achieve a smooth, creamy consistency. Season this cauliflower sauce with a pinch of salt and pepper to taste.

  • 5

    Pour the sauce into an oven-safe dish, then gently stir in half of the crispy chickpea crumbs, reserving the rest for topping.

  • 6

    Bake the mixture in the oven for 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and the top to become slightly bubbly.

  • 7

    Remove from the oven and sprinkle the remaining chickpea crumbs on top for added crunch before serving.