YOUR SOLIN GENERATED RECIPE
Baked Cauliflower Mac with Crispy Chickpea Crumbs
Enjoy a comforting twist on a classic mac dish, where tender, roasted cauliflower forms the ‘mac’ base and crispy roasted chickpeas add a satisfying crunch. Finished with a creamy, cheesy sauce enriched with nutritional yeast and garlic, this dish blends wholesome flavors and textures for a nutritious and hearty meal.
INGREDIENTS
1 medium head Cauliflower (approximately 400g)
140g Chickpeas, canned and drained
2 ounces (56g) shredded Cheddar Cheese
1/4 cup Unsweetened Almond Milk
2 tablespoons Nutritional Yeast
1/2 teaspoon Olive Oil
2 cloves Garlic
PREPARATION
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Break the cauliflower into florets and steam or lightly boil them until tender, about 6-8 minutes. Drain well.
In a blender or food processor, combine the steamed cauliflower, unsweetened almond milk, nutritional yeast, and garlic. Blend until you achieve a smooth, creamy sauce consistency. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Transfer the cauliflower sauce to an oven-safe baking dish. Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese until well incorporated.
For the crispy chickpea crumbs, gently toss the drained chickpeas with olive oil, a pinch of salt, and pepper. Spread them on a baking tray lined with parchment paper.
Roast the chickpeas in the preheated oven for about 20 minutes or until they turn golden and crispy, stirring halfway through for even crisping.
Once the chickpeas are roasted, sprinkle them evenly over the cauliflower mac mixture in the baking dish.
Return the dish to the oven and bake for an additional 10 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the top to become lightly crispy.
Remove from oven, let cool for a few minutes, and serve warm.