Cauliflower Baked Ziti

This Cauliflower Baked Ziti from the No Excuses Detox Cookbook is the perfect LOW-CARB vegetarian meal! I love the idea of using cauliflower as a lower carb and higher nutrient alternative! This dish is so creamy, dreamy, and a great gluten-free, nut-free, grain-free, and vegetarian meal the kiddos will LOVE!

I was super excited when my friend Megan from The Detoxinista’s newest book arrived! It’s filled with so many family friendly recipes that I cannot wait to make. I started with this Cauliflower Baked Ziti since we are in a grove with our Meatless Monday series! If you tolerate cheese, this recipe is for you!

Here are a few others that I have my eye on:

• Butternut Mac n’ Cheese
• Sweet Potato Queso
• Loaded Nacho Dip
• Creamy Mushroom Soup
• Avocado Caesar Salad
• Strawberries & Cream Freezer Pops
• Frosty Chocolate Shakes
• Carrot Cake Cupcakes

If you like this cauliflower recipe, check out these others:

• Asian Cauliflower Wings
• Vegan Cauliflower Soup with Ginger and Turmeric
• Chickpea and Cauliflower Curry
• Cauliflower Hummus

Cauliflower Baked Ziti

Servings 4

Prep Time 5 minutes minutes

Cook Time 45 minutes minutes

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Ingredients

  

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• 1 head of cauliflower cut into florets and chopped
• 2 cups pizza sauce store-bought or homemade
• 4 eggs
• 1 cup ricotta cheese
• 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
• 1/3 cup grated Pecorino Romano cheese
• 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
• 2 cups fresh baby spinach
• 2 ounces shredded cheddar cheese

Instructions

• In a large Dutch oven, combine the cauliflower and pizza sauce and stir well to coat. Bring the sauce to a boil over medium-high heat and, once at bubbling, lower the heat to a simmer. Cover the pot to let the cauliflower cook until fork-tender, about 15 minutes.
• Preheat the oven to 350°F. In a medium bowl, beat together the eggs, grated Romano cheese, ricotta cheese, Italian seasoning and salt. Set aside.
• After the cauliflower is tender, stir in the spinach and simmer to cook off any excess moisture in the pot, to ensure that the final result isn’t watery. Remove the pot from the heat and stir in the egg and cheese mixture. Top with the shredded cheese.
• Bake for 30 minutes, until the eggs have set and the cheese is bubbly on top. Allow the dish to cool for 10 minutes, then serve warm. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Notes

• *If you want to add meat, sauté it separately, and then add it to the mixture before baking!
• *Make this a freezer-friendly meal: Follow steps 1-3, instead of baking it, pour the ingredients into an oven-safe dish. Cover well and freeze for up to 3 months. When ready to serve, thaw in the fridge overnight and bake!
• *Adapted with permission from the No Excuses Detox Cookbook by Megan Gilmore

Nutrition

Calories: 330kcalCarbohydrates: 22.3gProtein: 22.1gFat: 17.5gSaturated Fat: 8.9gCholesterol: 207mgSodium: 1010mgFiber: 4gSugar: 6.5g

Author: Lexi

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