Cauliflower + Edamame Mac and Cheese

A healthy macaroni and cheese recipe for the springtime! With cauliflower, peas and edamame and crunchy breadcrumb topping. It is made lighter with non-fat milk and no butter, but there is still plenty of flavor!

8 ounces (2-Cups) whole-wheat macaroni
2 cups chopped raw cauliflower florets, about ½ head
1 cup frozen peas, thawed
1 cup frozen shelled edamame, thawed
2 ¾ cups low-fat milk, divided
¼ cup all-purpose flour
2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon salt, plus a pinch
¼ teaspoon granulated garlic powder
¼ teaspoon ground white pepper
8 ounces shredded Sharp Cheddar such as Cabot Vermont Sharp
¼ cup chopped fresh chives
2 tablespoons breadcrumbs, preferably whole-wheat
1 teaspoon organic canola oil or avocado oil
½ teaspoon paprika

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