Main DishesAugust 30, 2015
Calories
764
Sodium
375mg
15% DV
Fat
15g
23% DV
Protein
26g
53% DV
Carbs
137g
46% DV
Fiber
7g
30% DV
21 Day Fix Broccoli Mac & Cheese (AKA the perfect Mac & Cheese)
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Forget that this mac is healthy and 21 Day Fix approved. It’s super-creamy, cheesy and filling, and dare I say it? The Perfect Mac & Cheese!
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For the mac & cheese:
•6 cups cooked whole wheat elbow macaroni (about 3 cups dry)
•4 cups frozen broccoli florets, cooked and chopped smaller if they\'re in large pieces (a 16 oz bag ought\'a do ya)
•1 1/3 cup shredded Monterey jack cheese
•1 1/3 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
•1/8 - 1/4 tsp salt
•1 3/4 cup cauliflower puree
For the cauliflower puree:
•4 cups roughly chopped fresh cauliflower
•1/2 cup low sodium chicken broth
•6 cups cooked whole wheat elbow macaroni (about 3 cups dry)
•4 cups frozen broccoli florets, cooked and chopped smaller if they\'re in large pieces (a 16 oz bag ought\'a do ya)
•1 1/3 cup shredded Monterey jack cheese
•1 1/3 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
•1/8 - 1/4 tsp salt
•1 3/4 cup cauliflower puree
For the cauliflower puree:
•4 cups roughly chopped fresh cauliflower
•1/2 cup low sodium chicken broth
1.Heat a pot of water on the stove to boiling. Lightly salt, then cook your pasta.
2.While your pasta is cooking, steam your cauliflower - I have a steamer basket that I put over a pot of water on the...
See the full directions on my site
See the full directions on my site
Nutritions
Calories
764
Sodium
375mg
15% DV
Fat
15g
23% DV
Protein
26g
53% DV
Carbs
137g
46% DV
Fiber
7g
30% DV
PER SERVING *
% DAILY VALUE*
Fat
Saturated Fat8g43%
Polysaturated Fat1g11%
Monosaturated Fat4g28%
Cholesterol42mg14%
Sodium375mg15%
Potassium971mg27%
Protein26g53%
% DAILY VALUE*
Total Carbohydrate
Fiber7g30%
Sugar26g53%
Vitamin A2692IU53%
Vitamin B60.88mg44%
Vitamin C62mg104%
Calcium363mg36%
Iron14mg81%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.