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 warm, comforting twist on mac 'n' cheese featuring tender, oven-roasted cauliflower tossed in a creamy, cheesy sauce and crowned with irresistibly crispy, spiced chickpea crumbs. This dish offers a delightful medley of textures and flavors that make it a perfect hearty meal any time of day.

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NUTRITION

503kcal
Protein
39g
Fat
14g
Carbs
54.3g

SERVINGS

1 serving

INGREDIENTS

400 grams Cauliflower

1/2 cup drained Canned Chickpeas

2 ounces Low-Fat Cheddar Cheese

1 cup Unsweetened Almond Milk

2 tablespoons Nutritional Yeast

1 teaspoon Garlic Powder

1 teaspoon Onion 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

    Cut the cauliflower into bite-sized florets and steam or boil until just tender (about 5-7 minutes). Drain well.

  • 3

    In a blender, combine the steamed cauliflower, unsweetened almond milk, 1 ounce of low-fat cheddar cheese, nutritional yeast, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth to create a creamy sauce.

  • 4

    Transfer the sauce to an ovenproof dish. Stir in the remaining cheddar cheese, allowing it to melt into the warm sauce.

  • 5

    Rinse and drain the chickpeas. Pat them dry with paper towels. Lightly smash them with a fork or pulse briefly in a food processor to achieve a crumbly texture but not a paste.

  • 6

    Sprinkle the chickpea crumbs evenly over the cheesy cauliflower sauce.

  • 7

    Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes until the top is golden and crispy. If desired, switch to broil for the last 2-3 minutes to crisp up the chickpea topping further.

  • 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

A warm, comforting twist on mac 'n' cheese featuring tender, oven-roasted cauliflower tossed in a creamy, cheesy sauce and crowned with irresistibly crispy, spiced chickpea crumbs. This dish offers a delightful medley of textures and flavors that make it a perfect hearty meal any time of day.

NUTRITION

503kcal
Protein
39g
Fat
14g
Carbs
54.3g

SERVINGS

1 serving

INGREDIENTS

400 grams Cauliflower

1/2 cup drained Canned Chickpeas

2 ounces Low-Fat Cheddar Cheese

1 cup Unsweetened Almond Milk

2 tablespoons Nutritional Yeast

1 teaspoon Garlic Powder

1 teaspoon Onion Powder

Salt & Pepper to taste

PREPARATION

  • 1

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

  • 2

    Cut the cauliflower into bite-sized florets and steam or boil until just tender (about 5-7 minutes). Drain well.

  • 3

    In a blender, combine the steamed cauliflower, unsweetened almond milk, 1 ounce of low-fat cheddar cheese, nutritional yeast, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth to create a creamy sauce.

  • 4

    Transfer the sauce to an ovenproof dish. Stir in the remaining cheddar cheese, allowing it to melt into the warm sauce.

  • 5

    Rinse and drain the chickpeas. Pat them dry with paper towels. Lightly smash them with a fork or pulse briefly in a food processor to achieve a crumbly texture but not a paste.

  • 6

    Sprinkle the chickpea crumbs evenly over the cheesy cauliflower sauce.

  • 7

    Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes until the top is golden and crispy. If desired, switch to broil for the last 2-3 minutes to crisp up the chickpea topping further.

  • 8

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