YOUR SOLIN GENERATED RECIPE
Baked Cauliflower Mac with Crispy Chickpea Crumbs
A delightfully creamy, cheesy twist on traditional mac and cheese using roasted cauliflower blended into a velvety sauce and topped with crispy, spiced chickpea crumbs. This comforting dish delivers a satisfying crunch alongside its silky texture, making it an ideal option for breakfast, lunch, or dinner while meeting your macro and calorie goals.
INGREDIENTS
400g Cauliflower Florets
170g Nonfat Greek Yogurt
1/2 cup Canned Chickpeas (drained)
28g Sharp Cheddar Cheese, shredded
120ml Unsweetened Almond Milk
1 tsp Olive Oil
1 tsp Garlic Powder
1 tbsp Nutritional Yeast
Salt and Pepper to taste
PREPARATION
Preheat your oven to 400°F.
Drain and rinse the chickpeas, then pat them dry. Toss the chickpeas with olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Spread them on a baking sheet and roast in the oven for 20-25 minutes or until crispy, stirring halfway through.
Meanwhile, steam the cauliflower florets until very tender, about 10-12 minutes.
In a blender or food processor, combine the steamed cauliflower, nonfat Greek yogurt, unsweetened almond milk, nutritional yeast, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth and creamy.
Transfer the cauliflower sauce to an ovenproof dish, stirring in the shredded cheddar cheese to create a cheesy texture.
Top the sauce with the crispy roasted chickpeas. Return the dish to the oven for an additional 5 minutes to meld the flavors.
Remove from the oven and serve warm, enjoying the contrast between the smooth, cheesy cauliflower base and the crunchy chickpea topping.