Gluten Free Broccoli Mac & Cheese with Crispy Parmesan Chickpeas

Prep

30-60 mins

Total

1 H

Servings

4 Servings


Ingredients

1 can

(15.5 oz.) chickpeas (garbanzo beans), rinsed

1 tsp

garlic powder

2 tbsp

olive oil, divided

 cup

Parmesan cheese, grated

1 pkt

(14 oz.) KRAFT Deluxe Gluten Free Mac & Cheese

2 cups

small broccoli florets

1 cup

cherry tomatoes, quartered


Instructions

Step 1

Heat oven to 400°F.

Step 2

Sort chickpeas to pick out and discard any loose skins. Pat chickpeas dry with paper towels; place in medium bowl.

Step 3

Add garlic powder and 1 Tbsp. of the oil; mix lightly.

Step 4

Spread into single layer on parchment-covered rimmed baking sheet.

Step 5

Bake 25 min.

Step 6

Add Parmesan cheese to the chickpeas along with the remaining oil; stir. Bake an additional 15 to 20 min. or until chickpeas are deep golden brown in color and crisp in the centers, stirring occasionally.

Step 7

Meanwhile, cook Macaroni in large saucepan as directed on package, adding broccoli to the cooking water for the last 3 min.

Step 8

Drain macaroni mixture; return to saucepan. Add Cheese Sauce and tomatoes; mix lightly. Cook 2 to 3 min. or until heated through, stirring frequently.

Step 9

Serve topped with the chickpeas.

Serving Suggestion:

Serve with a mixed green salad tossed with your favorite KRAFT Dressing.

Nutrition Information Per Serving: 520 Calories, 21g Total Fat, 4.5g Saturated Fat, 20mg Cholesterol, 1380mg Sodium, 62g Total Carbohydrate, 7g Dietary Fiber, 5g Total Sugars, 20g Protein, 0%DV Vitamin D, 10%DV Calcium, 10%DV Iron, 10%DV Potassium