Lighter Baked Mac and Cheese with Broccoli and Cauliflower

Lighter Baked Mac and Cheese with Broccoli and Cauliflower

  • prep: 5 min
  • cook: 30 min
  • total: 35 min
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  • Summary

    Your classic baked mac and cheese gets a skinny makeover so it's lower in calories, higher in nutrients and packed with creamy cheesy goodness! It's gluten-free, vegetarian and so delish!

    Ingredients

    • 2 cups whole grain macaroni (Gabriella's Kitchen skinnypasta SUPERFOOD teff or other whole grain gluten-free pasta if desired)
    • 2 cups frozen cauliflower florets
    • 2 cups frozen broccoli florets
    • 1 tbsp butter
    • 1/4 cup flour
    • 1 tbsp onion powder
    • 1 tbsp garlic powder
    • 1/4 tsp black pepper
    • 2 cups skim milk
    • 1 cup vegetable broth
    • 2 cups shredded light cheddar and mozzarella
    • 1/4 cup bread crumbs (or 2 slices whole grain/gluten-free bread)
    • 2 tbsp Parmesan cheese

    Instructions

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    Nutrition

    Nutritional Info
    ESHA
    • Servings Per Recipe: 4
    • Amount Per Serving
    • Calories: 322 % Daily Value *
    • Total Fat: 13 g 20.37%
    • Saturated Fat: 7 g 37.15%
    • Trans Fat: 0 g %
    • Cholesterol: 38 mg 12.64%
    • Sodium: 411 mg 17.12%
    • Calcium: 323 mg 32.35%
    • Potassium: 112 mg 3.2%
    • Magnesium: 0 mg 0%
    • Iron: 2 mg 11.97%
    • Zinc: 0 mg 0%
    • Total Carbohydrate: 36 g %
    • Dietary Fiber: 3 g 10.75%
    • Sugar: 5 g
    • Protein: 15 g
    • Alcohol: 0 g
    • Omega 3 Fatty Acid: 0 g
    • Omega 6 Fatty Acid: 1 g
    • Vitamin A 14.11%
    • Vitamin C 50.74%
    • Vitamin D 8.01%
    • * 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 - Fat2
    • Exchange - Fruit0
    • Exchange - NonFat Milk0
    • Exchange - Other Carbs0
    • Exchange - Starch2
    • Exchange - Vegetables1
    • Exchange - Lean Meat1
    • Exchange - Alcohol0
    MyPlate Info
    • MyPlate - Grain Total2 oz-eq
    • MyPlate - Vegetable Total1 c
    • MyPlate - Fruit0 c
    • MyPlate - Dairy1 c
    • MyPlate - Protein Total0 oz-eq

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