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Mac and cheese low carb with cauliflower

Cauliflower Mac And Cheese | Video

Mac and cheese made nutritious with the addition of nutritious cauliflower. Perfect comfort meal for any day of the week!
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Course: Lunch, Dinner
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Author :Nish Kitchen
Servings 4

Ingredients

  • ½ cup macaroni
  • 2 cups cauliflower florets
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • ¼ cup chopped onions
  • 1 garlic clove peeled and minced
  • 3 tablespoons all purpose plain flour
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • A pinch of cayenne pepper
  • ½ cup grated cheddar cheese
  • ½ cup grated mozzarella
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Chopped parsley to garnish

Instructions

  • Boil water in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Season with salt. Add macaroni. Cook for 6 minutes. Add cauliflower florets. Cook 4 minutes. Drain. Set aside. Reserve 1 cup pasta water.
  • Meanwhile, place a large frying pan or skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Melt butter.
  • Add onions and garlic. Cook, stirring occasionally, for about 2-3 minutes or until soft and translucent.
  • Reduce heat to medium-low.
  • Add flour. Cook, stirring continuously, for 2-3 minutes.
  • Gradually add milk, stirring continuously, ensuring milk is fully incorporated into the sauce. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Add paprika, dijon mustard and cayenne pepper. Stir to combine.
  • Add grated cheddar and mozzarella. Stir to combine.
  • Increase heat to medium-high.
  • Add cooked pasta and cauliflower florets. Toss to combine.
  • If the sauce is too thick, add a little reserved pasta water.
  • Heat through.
  • Garnish with chopped parsley.

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Notes

  • This is a stovetop recipe, however, you can top this with breadcrumbs and cheese, and bake at 180 C / 350 F for 15-20 minutes. 
  • You can also substitute macaroni with more cauliflower 
  • This recipe is a low carb version of classic mac and cheese
  • To level up the flavor, you can fry chopped bacon alongside onions
  • Serve this dish on its own, or with grilled chicken or meat

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 260kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 50mg | Sodium: 402mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 9g