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 creative twist on the classic mac and cheese by swapping pasta for tender cauliflower florets and topping it with crunchy, spiced chickpea crumbs. This dish brings a delightful combination of creamy, savory sauce enriched with the nuttiness of nutritional yeast and Greek yogurt, balanced by the hearty chickpeas. A wholesome meal that's as satisfying as it is nutritious.

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NUTRITION

365kcal
Protein
34g
Fat
7.8g
Carbs
43g

SERVINGS

1 serving

INGREDIENTS

4 cups cauliflower florets (≈200 g)

1/2 cup drained chickpeas (≈90 g)

2 tbsp nutritional yeast (≈16 g)

150 g nonfat Greek yogurt

1 tsp olive oil

Spices: salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder to taste

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PREPARATION

  • 1

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

  • 2

    Steam the cauliflower florets until tender (about 8-10 minutes) and then transfer them to a large bowl.

  • 3

    In a blender or food processor, combine the steamed cauliflower with nonfat Greek yogurt, 1 tablespoon of nutritional yeast, a pinch of salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Blend until you achieve a creamy sauce consistency.

  • 4

    Pour the cauliflower creamy sauce into an oven-safe dish. Adjust seasoning as needed.

  • 5

    Drain and pat dry the chickpeas with a paper towel. Toss them with olive oil, remaining nutritional yeast, paprika, salt, and pepper to form a crispy crumb topping.

  • 6

    Evenly sprinkle the spiced chickpea crumbs over the cauliflower sauce.

  • 7

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

  • 8

    Remove from the oven and let it 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 creative twist on the classic mac and cheese by swapping pasta for tender cauliflower florets and topping it with crunchy, spiced chickpea crumbs. This dish brings a delightful combination of creamy, savory sauce enriched with the nuttiness of nutritional yeast and Greek yogurt, balanced by the hearty chickpeas. A wholesome meal that's as satisfying as it is nutritious.

NUTRITION

365kcal
Protein
34g
Fat
7.8g
Carbs
43g

SERVINGS

1 serving

INGREDIENTS

4 cups cauliflower florets (≈200 g)

1/2 cup drained chickpeas (≈90 g)

2 tbsp nutritional yeast (≈16 g)

150 g nonfat Greek yogurt

1 tsp olive oil

Spices: salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder to taste

PREPARATION

  • 1

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

  • 2

    Steam the cauliflower florets until tender (about 8-10 minutes) and then transfer them to a large bowl.

  • 3

    In a blender or food processor, combine the steamed cauliflower with nonfat Greek yogurt, 1 tablespoon of nutritional yeast, a pinch of salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Blend until you achieve a creamy sauce consistency.

  • 4

    Pour the cauliflower creamy sauce into an oven-safe dish. Adjust seasoning as needed.

  • 5

    Drain and pat dry the chickpeas with a paper towel. Toss them with olive oil, remaining nutritional yeast, paprika, salt, and pepper to form a crispy crumb topping.

  • 6

    Evenly sprinkle the spiced chickpea crumbs over the cauliflower sauce.

  • 7

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

  • 8

    Remove from the oven and let it cool slightly before serving.