By leigh87e
Crab Cauli Mac and Cheese
6 steps
Prep:5minCook:10min
Tonight we tried a new lean and green from the Optavia app.
Crab cauli Mac and cheese.
So good! Highly recommend
Crab Cauli Mac & Cheese
1 leanest - 3 green - 2 healthy fat - 2 condiment (per serving)
4 servings
Ingredients:
• 1 lb. lump crabmeat
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1⅔ cups reduced-fat mozzarella cheese
• 6 cups riced cauliflower, divided
• ¾ tsp salt, divided
• 1 scallion, trimmed
• 3 spreadable cheese wedges
• 1 cup water
• 1 tsp seafood seasoning, such as Old Bay (optional)
Directions:
1. Cook two cups of the cauliflower rice in microwave for 5 minutes until soft.
2. Combine the cooked cauliflower with the spreadable cheese wedges, a ½ teaspoon salt, mozzarella, scallion, and water in a blender.
3. Puree into a smooth sauce. Set aside and keep warm.
4. Heat the oil in a large skillet and saute the remaining 4 cups cauliflower rice over high heat until lightly caramelized 3 to 4 minutes.
5. Add a ¼ teaspoon salt, and carefully fold in the crabmeat. Continue to saute until heated through.
6. Stir in the cauliflower puree and sprinkle with seafood seasoning if desired.
Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 05:35:38 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Good
Glycemic Index
26
Low
Glycemic Load
3
Low
Nutrition per serving
Calories322.8 kcal (16%)
Total Fat15.3 g (22%)
Carbs9.9 g (4%)
Sugars3.4 g (4%)
Protein38.1 g (76%)
Sodium1449.4 mg (72%)
Fiber3.1 g (11%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
4 servings
Instructions
Step 1
Cook two cups of the cauliflower rice in microwave for 5 minutes until soft.
Step 2
2. Combine the cooked cauliflower with the spreadable cheese wedges, a ½ teaspoon salt, mozzarella, scallion, and water in a blender.
Step 3
3. Puree into a smooth sauce. Set aside and keep warm.
Step 4
4. Heat the oil in a large skillet and saute the remaining 4 cups cauliflower rice over high heat until lightly caramelized 3 to 4 minutes.
Step 5
5. Add a ¼ teaspoon salt, and carefully fold in the crabmeat. Continue to saute until heated through.
Step 6
6. Stir in the cauliflower puree and sprinkle with seafood seasoning if desired.