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Protein Packed Healthy Mac and Cheese
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Protein Packed Healthy Mac and Cheese
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5
Carlee LaRue
By Carlee LaRue

Protein Packed Healthy Mac and Cheese

2 steps
Prep:5minCook:15min
It's here! A healthy mac and cheese recipe that is packed with protein, broccoli and spinach. Perfect as a full meal and a sneaky way to get your kids to eat more veggies.
Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 12:23:19 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Great
Glycemic Index
50
Low
Glycemic Load
21
High

Nutrition per serving

Calories412.9 kcal (21%)
Total Fat18.5 g (26%)
Carbs41.8 g (16%)
Sugars4.2 g (5%)
Protein25.6 g (51%)
Sodium526.4 mg (26%)
Fiber10.2 g (36%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Instructions

Step 1
Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add chickpea rotini pasta, return to a boil and cook for a total of 8 minutes, adding in the broccoli florets at the four minute mark. Drain pasta and broccoli.
Step 2
In the same large pot over low/medium heat add butter, milk, salt and pepper. Once butter has melted add in drained pasta and broccoli, spreadable cheese wedge and shredded cheese. Let cheese melt a little, about 30 seconds. Use a spoon to stir everything together until pasta is well coated with cheese, adding more cheese if needed. Add in chopped baby spinach and toss until wilted.
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