Green Monster Mac & Cheese
Mac & cheese with a healthy green twist? Yes please! Little monsters will love seeing this in their lunches at school and you’ll be pleased that they’ve got a boost of nutrients thanks to the addition of spinach and edamame.
Perfectly Balance Your Plate
Serve with 2 cups mixed greens and 1 tbsp Epicure Salad Dressing.
Ingredients
2 cups uncooked rotini pasta
4 cups hot water
1 cup baby spinach
1⁄2 cup milk, your choice
2 1⁄2 cups frozen edamame
2 tbsp butter
Preparation
- Place pasta in Multipurpose Steamer. Stir in water. Cover; microwave on high until al dente, 8 min.
- Meanwhile, add spinach, milk, and seasoning to blender. Blend until smooth, 20–30 sec.
- Drain pasta; return to steamer. Add edamame, butter and sauce; mix well.
- Cover; microwave on high, 5 min.
Nutritional Information
Per serving: Calories 320, Fat 13 g (Saturated 6 g, Trans 0.3 g), Cholesterol 30 mg, Sodium 400 mg, Carbohydrate 36 g (Fiber 5 g, Sugars 5 g), Protein 17 g.
Tips
Gluten Free? Try using brown rice pasta instead.
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