YOUR SOLIN GENERATED RECIPE
High-Protein Baked Macaroni and Cheese
High-protein chickpea pasta baked in a velvety blended cottage cheese and cheddar sauce, topped with a golden almond flour crust for a satisfying crunch.
INGREDIENTS
2 oz Chickpea elbow pasta
0.5 cup Low-fat cottage cheese
0.25 cup Plain non-fat Greek yogurt
1 oz Sharp cheddar cheese
1 tbsp Nutritional yeast
1 cup Broccoli florets
0.25 tsp Garlic powder
0.25 tsp Onion powder
0.25 tsp Sea salt
0.25 tsp Black pepper
0.25 tsp Smoked paprika
1 tbsp Almond flour
PREPARATION
Preheat your oven to 375°F and lightly grease a small oven-safe baking dish.
Cook the chickpea pasta in boiling salted water for 2 minutes less than the package directions to keep it al dente, then drain.
In a high-speed blender, combine the cottage cheese, Greek yogurt, nutritional yeast, garlic powder, onion powder, sea salt, and black pepper until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy.
Place the cooked pasta and steamed broccoli florets into a mixing bowl and pour the blended cheese sauce over them, tossing until every piece is well coated.
Transfer the pasta mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread it into an even layer.
Sprinkle the top with shredded sharp cheddar cheese, almond flour, and a dash of smoked paprika.
Bake for 15-18 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and the almond flour topping has turned a light golden brown.