80---Cauliflower Chili Mac

No, I didn't create this recipe to conform to the Keto diet trend. You know I don't play those games.  I did, however, create this recipe to help you increase your intake of vegetables!  Don't be skeptical of this one- the cauliflower is such an amazing pasta replacement in this recipe!

Cauliflower Chili Mac
Serves 6

CAULIFLOWER
2 heads cauliflower, chopped into small pieces
Olive oil spray
1/2 tsp smoked paprika
Dashes of salt and pepper
3 Tbsp nutritional yeast

MAC
1 Tbsp butter
1/2 yellow onion, chopped
1 lb lean ground turkey
1/4 cup chicken broth
3 Tbsp flour
1 cup milk (I used 2% Fairlife dairy milk)
8 oz shredded cheddar cheese
1 can pinto beans, drained and rinsed
1 can chipotle diced tomatoes
2 Tbsp chili powder
2 tsp smoked paprika
1/2 tsp dried oregano
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp ground black pepper

Preheat oven to 450 degrees.  Place chopped cauliflower on a large baking sheet, spray with olive oil spray, and toss with seasonings and nutritional yeast.  Bake for 20 minutes (some florets may be lightly browned).  Remove from oven and reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees.

While cauliflower is roasting, heat butter in a large dutch oven over medium high heat.  Add onion and cook until fragrant, 2-3 minutes.  Add ground turkey and cook until cooked through.  Add in chicken broth, then sprinkle in flour and mix until onions and turkey are coated. Saute for 1 minute, then pour in milk.  Bring to a low boil, reduce heat to low, and stir in shredded cheese.  Mix until cheese is melted.

Stir in cauliflower, and toss until coated.  Add remaining ingredients and seasonings and fold to mix.

Transfer dutch oven to the oven, heated to 350 degrees.  Cook for 20 minutes, then remove from oven and allow to cool for 10 minutes prior to serving.

Serve garnished with chopped tomatoes, additional shredded cheddar cheese, and/or chopped spicy peppers.

Nutrition info per 1 serving: 435 calories, 22 g fat, 36 g protein, 26 g carbohydrates, 10 g fiber