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

  1. Step 1

    Heat oven to 400°F.

  2. Step 2

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

  3. Step 3

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

  4. Step 4

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

  5. Step 5

    Bake 25 min.

  6. 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.

  7. Step 7

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

  8. 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.

  9. 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