Hidden Vegetable Mac and Cheese

Hidden Vegetable Mac and Cheese

  • prep: 30 min
  • cook: 30 min
  • total: 1 hr
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  • Summary

    This Mac and Cheese is macro friendly with 50 grams of protein and is full of nutrients from vegetables hidden in the cheese sauce. The sauce is made up of carrots, cauliflower, milk, and cheese.

    Ingredients

    • 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breast
    • 12 oz macaroni noodles (gluten free if needed)
    • 1 lb frozen cauliflower
    • 3 medium carrots
    • 1 tbsp oil
    • 8 oz cheddar cheese (block is best)
    • 2 cups pasta water
    • 1½ cups 2% milk
    • salt and pepper to taste
    • any other seasoning you like is optional

    Instructions

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    Nutrition

    Nutritional Info
    ESHA
    • Servings Per Recipe: 1
    • Amount Per Serving
    • Calories: 0 % Daily Value *
    • Total Fat: 0 g 0%
    • Saturated Fat: 0 g 0%
    • Trans Fat: 0 g %
    • Cholesterol: 0 mg 0%
    • Sodium: 0 mg 0%
    • Calcium: 0 mg 0%
    • Potassium: 0 mg 0%
    • Magnesium: 0 mg 0%
    • Iron: 0 mg 0%
    • Zinc: 0 mg 0%
    • Total Carbohydrate: 0 g %
    • Dietary Fiber: 0 g 0%
    • Sugar: 0 g
    • Protein: 0 g
    • Alcohol: 0 g
    • Omega 3 Fatty Acid: 0 g
    • Omega 6 Fatty Acid: 0 g
    • Vitamin A 0%
    • Vitamin C 0%
    • Vitamin D 0%
    • * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
    Diabetes Exchanges
    • Exchange - Fat0
    • Exchange - Fruit0
    • Exchange - NonFat Milk0
    • Exchange - Other Carbs0
    • Exchange - Starch0
    • Exchange - Vegetables0
    • Exchange - Lean Meat0
    • Exchange - Alcohol0
    MyPlate Info
    • MyPlate - Grain Total0 oz-eq
    • MyPlate - Vegetable Total0 c
    • MyPlate - Fruit0 c
    • MyPlate - Dairy0 c
    • MyPlate - Protein Total0 oz-eq

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