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Healthy Mac and Cheese Recipe
This healthy mac and cheese is full of delicious cheese, but also nutritious kale and broccoli! Adults and kids all love it!
Prep Time
10
minutes
mins
Cook Time
15
minutes
mins
Total Time
25
minutes
mins
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Servings:
4
Calories:
325
kcal
Author:
Courtney
Ingredients
1
teaspoon
coconut oil
1
cup
kale
1
cup
broccoli
2
tablespoons
grassfed butter
2
tablespoons
organic whole wheat pastry flour
1
teaspoon
sea salt
1 1/2
cup
grassfed organic milk
1/2
cup
organic shredded cheddar cheese
1
teaspoon
parmesan cheese
1/2
cup
milk
2
cups
cooked macaroni
Instructions
In a large frying pan melt the coconut oil and saute the kale and broccoli.
In another pan melt the butter and whisk with flour.
Add in the salt and (1 1/2 cup) milk while whisking on low heat.
Sprinkle in the cheeses, melt in and remove from heat.
In a high speed blender puree the kale and broccoli with (1/2 cup) milk.
Pour the veggie mixture into the cheese sauce and whisk on low heat.
Dump in the macaroni and stir to combine.
Enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories:
325
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
33
g
|
Protein:
13
g
|
Fat:
15
g
|
Saturated Fat:
9
g
|
Cholesterol:
41
mg
|
Sodium:
790
mg
|
Potassium:
373
mg
|
Fiber:
2
g
|
Sugar:
6
g
|
Vitamin A:
2310
IU
|
Vitamin C:
40.4
mg
|
Calcium:
284
mg
|
Iron:
1
mg