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High-Protein Cauliflower Mac & Cheese

Details

SERVINGS

2 People

TIME

25

AUTHOR

Jodie Nixon

🔥 Nutrition per serving

510

Calories

Protein
35g
Fat
26g
Carbs
30g
Sat. Fat
10g
Fibre
6g
Sugars
5g
Sodium
550mg

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High-Protein Cauliflower Mac & Cheese

Ingredients

Macaroni100 g
Cauliflower625 g
Silken Tofu600 g
50% Reduced-Fat Cheddar⁣120 g
Grated Parmesan30 g
Dijon Mustard2 tsp
Olive Oil2 tsp
Garlic Powder0.5 tsp
Ground Nutmeg0.5 tsp
Fresh Parsley10 g
Salt
Black Pepper

Method

1

Preheat the oven to 180°C. Bring a large pan of salted water to the boil.

2

Cut the cauliflower into florets, toss with olive oil, salt, and pepper, then roast for 15 mins until just tender and golden. Grate the cheeses.

3

Add the pasta to the boiling salted water and cook according to the packet instructions. Drain, reserving a little of the pasta water.

4

In a blender, combine the silken tofu, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, parmesan, and a pinch of nutmeg. Season well with salt and pepper, then blend until smooth and creamy.

5

Return the pasta and roasted cauliflower to the pan. Pour over the tofu sauce and stir to coat. Add most of the cheeses (saving a handful for the top) and heat gently for a couple of minutes until the cheese has melted, loosening with a splash of pasta water if needed.

6

Transfer to an ovenproof dish, sprinkle with the remaining cheese, and bake for 10 mins until golden and bubbling. Finely chop the parsley.

7

Serve the pasta bake topped with chopped parsley and a crack of black pepper.