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Mains· American
Cauliflower Mac and Cheese
Roasted cauliflower in a rich cheddar sauce — low-carb comfort food.
KetoLow-CarbVegetarianGluten-Free
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4Serves
10mPrep
30mCook
40mTotal
EasyLevel
•Go easy on cheddar cheese~1.9× a typical amount · high in saturated fat & sodium
Ingredients
Make
4
servings- ·1 head cauliflower, florets~600 g↗ Cauliflower
- ·2 cups shredded cheddar~226 g↗ Cheddar Cheese
- ·1 cup heavy cream~238 gHeavy Cream
- ·2 tbsp butter~28 g↗ Butter
- ·1 pinch nutmeg~0 g↗ Nutmeg (Ground)
Steps
- 1Roast or steam the cauliflower.
- 2Make a cheddar cream sauce with butter and nutmeg.
- 3Fold in cauliflower and bake 15 minutes.
Nutrition · 1 serving (~273 g)
🔥 Calories521
🥩 Protein18g36% DV
🍞 Carbs9.9g4% DV
🥑 Fat47g60% DV
🌿 Fiber2.9g10% DV
Sugar 4.6 gSodium 546 mg
Vitamins
Vitamin C107mg119%
Vitamin A369mcg41%
Folate116mcg29%
Vitamin K29mcg24%
Vitamin B60.33mg19%
Riboflavin0.25mg19%
Thiamin0.15mg13%
Vitamin B120.30mcg13%
Vitamin E1.0mg7%
Niacin0.80mg5%
Vitamin D0.15mcg1%
Minerals
Calcium485mg37%
Phosphorus370mg30%
Zinc2.8mg25%
Selenium7.8mcg14%
Potassium556mg12%
Magnesium41mg10%
Copper0.08mg9%
Manganese0.17mg7%
Iron0.90mg5%
Estimated per serving — for guidance, not a measured label.
What drives the score
51
51/100
Grade C
Nutrient density20/35
Protein quality8/15
Fiber2/10
Healthy fats5/10
Bioactives10/15
Glycemic impact10/10
− 3 anti-nutrient penalty
Bioactives
sulforaphanelutein
⚠ Very high saturated fat
What's in it — ingredient scores
This recipe scores 51 / C — the blend of the ingredients below. Whole-food ingredients carry their own health score (tap one to explore it); pantry staples and seasonings don't.
