Hidden Veggie Mac N Cheese
A protein-packed, hidden veggie version of an all-American favorite. The perfect way to add some nutrients to your children’s plate!
Ingredients
- 1 box of pasta (we use Banza chickpea shells)
- 1 medium-sized head of cauliflower
- ½ cup of milk
- 1 cup of cheddar cheese, grated
- 1 can of white beans
- 1 tbsp Spices to taste (we used salt, pepper, onion powder, and garlic powder)
Instructions
- Boil two separate medium-large pots of water.
- While your water is warming up, rinse and chop your cauliflower florets. You can discard the main stem. Remember, that the look of your chop here doesn’t matter because it will all get blended. However, you do want your pieces similar in size so they all cook evenly.
- Once your water is boiled, add the cauliflower in one pot and your pasta in the other. Cook the pasta according to box instructions and your cauliflower until soft.
- While this is cooking, shred the cheddar cheese and rinse and drain the canned beans
- When the pasta is cooked, strain and rinse.
- When the cauliflower is cooked, add it to a high-powered blender along with the milk, shredded cheese, strained beans, and spices and blend until smooth
- Pour your sauce on top of your pasta and top with additional cheese if desired. Serve warm and enjoy!
Nutrition
Serving: 1 servingCalories: 262kcalCarbohydrates: 26gProtein: 17gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 32mgSodium: 244mgPotassium: 858mgFiber: 7gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 336IUVitamin C: 70mgCalcium: 335mgIron: 3mg
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