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Cauliflower Mac & Cheese

Cauliflower florets take the place of most of the pasta in a lighter, veg-forward mac and cheese bake.

Ingredients

  • 1 cauliflower, in florets
  • 150g wholemeal macaroni
  • 1 cup grated cheddar
  • 1 cup milk
  • 2 tbsp wholemeal flour
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp mustard
  • Salt & pepper

Method

  1. 1

    Steam the cauliflower until just tender.

  2. 2

    Cook the macaroni per the packet.

  3. 3

    Make a light sauce: cook the flour in olive oil, whisk in milk to thicken, then stir in the cheese and mustard.

  4. 4

    Fold in the cauliflower and pasta, season, and bake at 200°C (400°F) for 15 minutes.

Swaps & variations

  • Add broccoli too
  • Dairy-free cheese and milk
  • Top with a few breadcrumbs

Storing & freezing

Fridge up to 3 days.

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