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Healthier Cauliflower Macaroni and Cheese Recipe

Healthier Cauliflower Macaroni and Cheese Recipe

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Healthier Cauliflower Macaroni and Cheese

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Ingredients:

Serving

1 large head cauliflower, cut into small florets
3 cups skim milk
6 tbsp wondra flour
8 oz shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1 cup nutritional yeast
1/2 cup raw cashews, ground finely ( but not into a paste!)
2 tsp dijon mustard (any yellow mustard will work, add more to taste)
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp cayenne powder (optional, doesn'tsp make dish spicy but adds a nice depth)
salt and pepper
1 cup panko breadcrumbs (for topping )
1 -2 tbsp shredded parmesan cheese (for topping )

Directions:

Steam cauliflower either on stove or in microwave until tender but not mushy. Put into 9x11 baking dish.
Chop or shred cheese(s) and put aside.
In a large saucepan combine milk, Wondra flour, salt, pepper, and garlic powder, stirring to combine milk and flour so there are no lumps. Cook over medium low heat, stirring constantly with a whisk until milk comes to a boil. Boil for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
Turn off heat and add cashews, cheese, mustard, nutritional yeast, cayenne (if using, can substitute paprika) and stir until cheese has melted.
Pour cheese sauce over cauliflower in baking dish, stir to combine. Top with panko and Parmesan cheese. Bake at 350 for 30 minutes or until topping is browned.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	728.31 Kcal (3049 kJ)
Calories from fat	248.71 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	27.63g	43%
Cholesterol	33mg	11%
Sodium	572.23mg	24%
Potassium	966.19mg	21%
Total Carbs	78.72g	26%
Sugars	14.06g	56%
Dietary Fiber	22.9g	92%
Protein	58.56g	117%
Vitamin C	72.8mg	121%
Vitamin A	0.6mg	19%
Iron	5.2mg	29%
Calcium	645.3mg	65%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	133.69 Kcal (560 kJ)
Calories from fat	45.65 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	5.07g	43%
Cholesterol	6.06mg	11%
Sodium	105.04mg	24%
Potassium	177.35mg	21%
Total Carbs	14.45g	26%
Sugars	2.58g	56%
Dietary Fiber	4.2g	92%
Protein	10.75g	117%
Vitamin C	13.4mg	121%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	19%
Iron	1mg	29%
Calcium	118.4mg	65%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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