NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

2 oz chickpea pasta

0.5 cup non-fat Greek yogurt

1.5 oz sharp cheddar cheese

0.25 cup liquid egg whites

0.25 cup cauliflower florets

1 tbsp nutritional yeast

0.25 tsp garlic powder

0.25 tsp onion powder

0.25 tsp sea salt

0.25 tsp black pepper

1 tbsp almond flour

1 tsp olive oil

PREPARATION

• 1

  Preheat your oven to 375°F and lightly grease a small oven-safe baking dish.

• 2

  Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook the chickpea pasta for 2 minutes less than the package instructions suggest, then drain.

• 3

  Steam the cauliflower florets until they are very tender and soft.

• 4

  In a high-speed blender, combine the steamed cauliflower, Greek yogurt, liquid egg whites, nutritional yeast, garlic powder, onion powder, sea salt, and black pepper; blend until completely smooth and creamy.

• 5

  In a mixing bowl, toss the par-cooked pasta with the blended cauliflower sauce and half of the shredded cheddar cheese.

• 6

  Transfer the pasta mixture into the prepared baking dish and sprinkle the remaining cheddar cheese evenly over the top.

• 7

  In a small ramekin, stir together the almond flour and olive oil until it reaches a sandy consistency, then sprinkle it over the cheese layer.

• 8

  Bake for 18-22 minutes until the sauce is set and the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.