Healthier Mac ‘n’ Cheese
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This healthier version of mac n cheese is made with whole wheat pasta, plenty of cheese, and a creamy sauce that's made with Greek yogurt.
Tasty Team
81% would make again
Total Time
25 minutes
25 min
Prep Time
15 minutes
15 min
Cook Time
10 minutes
10 min
Inspired by buzzfeed.com
Total Time
25 minutes
25 min
Prep Time
15 minutes
15 min
Cook Time
10 minutes
10 min
Ingredients
for 4 servings
- 2 yellow potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1 medium carrot, sliced
- 1 medium onion, peeled and quartered
- ½ cup cashews (65 g)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
- 1 lb whole wheat macaroni (455 g), cooked
- paprika, optional
Nutrition Info
- Calories 581
- Fat 6g
- Carbs 107g
- Fiber 4g
- Sugar 7g
- Protein 18g
Estimated values based on one serving size.
Preparation
- Add potatoes, carrot, and onion to a boiling pot of water. Cook for 10 minutes or until fork-tender. Reserve two cups of boiled water, and drain the rest through a colander.
- Add cooked vegetables, cashews, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and nutritional yeast. Put 1 cup (235 ml) of reserved boiled water into blend. Blend until well combined. If a smoother texture is desired, add more of the boiled water.
- Pour mix over cooked pasta and coat evenly.
- Garnish with paprika (optional).
- Enjoy!
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