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.
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
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Steam the cauliflower florets until tender (about 8-10 minutes) and then transfer them to a large bowl.
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.
Pour the cauliflower creamy sauce into an oven-safe dish. Adjust seasoning as needed.
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.
Evenly sprinkle the spiced chickpea crumbs over the cauliflower sauce.
Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes until the top is crispy and golden.
Remove from the oven and let it cool slightly before serving.