YOUR SOLIN GENERATED RECIPE
Baked Cauliflower Mac with Crispy Chickpea Crumbs
A comforting bake that transforms humble cauliflower into a creamy, cheesy 'mac' base topped with crunchy roasted chickpea crumbs. The dish brings together velvety cauliflower sauce blended with low‐fat cheddar and Greek yogurt, with perfectly spiced, crispy chickpeas for an enjoyable texture contrast.
INGREDIENTS
200g Cauliflower
1 cup Chickpeas (drained)
1/2 cup Low-Fat Cheddar Cheese, shredded
1/4 cup Nonfat Greek Yogurt
1 tsp Olive Oil
1/2 tsp Garlic Powder
1/2 tsp Onion Powder
Salt and Pepper to taste
PREPARATION
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Steam the cauliflower florets until tender (about 8-10 minutes).
Place the steamed cauliflower in a blender, add Greek yogurt, half of the shredded cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth and creamy, adjusting seasoning as needed.
Transfer the cauliflower sauce to a baking dish, stirring in any residual soft cauliflower pieces for texture.
In a separate bowl, toss the drained chickpeas with olive oil, a pinch of salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
Spread the chickpeas on a baking sheet and roast in the oven for 15-20 minutes until they turn crispy, shaking the pan halfway through.
Once the chickpea crumbs are ready, sprinkle them evenly over the cauliflower sauce in the baking dish. Top with the remaining shredded cheese.
Return the dish to the oven and bake for an additional 10 minutes, until the cheese is melted and slightly golden.
Allow the dish to cool slightly before serving. Enjoy your nutritious, protein-packed baked cauliflower mac!