Veggie Mac & Cheese
Want a healthy twist on a favorite comfort food dish? Check out Lea’s Veggie Mac & Cheese! It’s perfect for the whole family.
Veggie Mac & Cheese
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 40 Minutes
You Will Need
- A large pot
- A baking dish
Ingredients
- 1 cup whole grain bread crumbs
- 8 ounces whole grain macaroni elbows
- 2 cups shredded Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups mixed cheddar and mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup low fat milk
- 2 cups chopped broccoli, steamed
- 1 pound chopped asparagus, steamed
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, quartered
Directions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
- Spray baking dish with a nonstick spray and add 1/2 of the bread crumbs to the bottom of the baking dish.
- In a large pot, bring water to a boil over high heat. Add pasta and cook until tender (8-10 minutes). Drain and return to pot.
- While water is boiling, steam asparagus in microwave for 2-3 minutes, drain off water and rinse with cold water. Set aside and repeat these steps with the broccoli.
- Once pasta is drained, add cheese and stir to combine. If needed, add milk to mixture.
- Add asparagus and broccoli, gently pressing into mac & cheese. Add tomatoes and spread remaining bread crumbs on top.
- Bake in oven for 20-25 minutes or until warmed through.
Tips
- Serve with a lean protein such as chicken or fish.
- Reduce the fat by using a low fat or fat free cheese. It’s okay to mix and match your cheese!
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Makes 12 Servings
- 267 calories
- 517 mg sodium
- 24 g carbohydrate
- 15 g protein
- 12 g fat
- 4 g fiber
All recipes courtesy of Lea Rice, Registered Dietitian and Certified Diabetes Educator at Mahaska Health.
