This week’s recipe is a healthy makeover to the classic Mac & Cheese casserole. Simple substitute of some lighter cheeses as well as adding in cauliflower allows you to enjoy a hearty serving of one of America’s favorites, without all the unhealthy associated calories! Our version has about twice as much protein and half the calories of it’s unhealthy counterpart!
Ingredients:
- 1 Box of chickpea (or other high protein/high fiber macroni) macaroni
- 1 lb. Raw cauliflower florets
- 1 1/4 cup Trader Joe’s Lite 3-cheese Blend Shredded Cheese
- 1 8 oz. package of light cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup unsweetened original almond milk
- 1/4 cup almond meal
Recipe:
Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Boil a pot of salted water and cook pasta according to package directions. While pasta is cooking, spread cauliflower on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, add salt/pepper to taste and roast in oven for 25 minutes.
Once pasta is cooked, drain water and combine macaroni, cauliflower, cream cheese, almond milk and 1 cup of shredded cheese. Stir until cheese is melted and evenly distributed amongst macaroni and cauliflower. Pour into casserole dish. Top with remaining 1/4 cup of cheese and almond meal. Roast under broiler for just a few minutes so that top browns and cheese melts.
Serve immediately. Recipe makes 8 servings.
Nutrition Information Per Serving:
228 Calories
16g Protein
11g Fat
16g Carbs