I want to explore creating high protein plant-based recipes because I know that is a very popular diet but can lack in key nutrients like protein...this dish was a great start!
Ingredients:
-1 head cauliflower
-1 tsp minced garlic
-1 tbsp light butter
-3/4 cup fat-free cheddar cheese
-1/4 cup fat-free feta cheese
-1/2 cup heavy cream
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Instructions:
1. Begin boiling a pot of water and preheat the oven to 375.
2. Cut cauliflower into small florets.
3. Put cauliflower into boiling water.
4. In a small sauce pan, melt butter and add garlic.
5. Cook garlic until fragrant.
6. Add whipping cream and cook on medium until bubbling.
7. Slowly add cheese and continuously stir.
8. Continue adding cheese until the sauce is thick.
9. Once the cauliflower is tender, remove from heat and drain.
10. Pat the cauliflower down until dry. Add to a small casserole dish.
11. Pour cheese sauce over the top and stir in.
12. Top with additional cheddar cheese.
13. Bake for 10 minutes, or until cheese is fully melted.
Makes 5 servings!
Macros per serving: ~156 (9.4g protein, 8.4g carbs, 10.7g fat)
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