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Healthified Broccoli Mac-N-Cheese

14 INGREDIENTS • 12 STEPS • 25MINS

Healthified Broccoli Mac-N-Cheese

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4.7

6 ratings
This mac-and-cheese recipe is kept light by avoiding heavy cream and using cauliflower instead. It is simply perfect! The addition of the cauliflower bulks up the sauce and gives the illusion of that cheesy goo which we all hate to love!
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This mac-and-cheese recipe is kept light by avoiding heavy cream and using cauliflower instead. It is simply perfect! The addition of the cauliflower bulks up the sauce and gives the illusion of that cheesy goo which we all hate to love!
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The Skinny Fork
Hi, I'm Amanda. I love to feature delicious 'skinny' or healthified versions of recipes here on TheSkinnyFork.com. All recipes will be cooked up by me, in my very own home kitchen, located in Austin, Texas.
https://theskinnyfork.com/

25MINS

Total Time

$0.55

Cost Per Serving

Ingredients

Servings
8
us / metric
Cauliflower Florets
2 cups
Cauliflower Florets, roughly chopped
Broccoli Florets
1 1/2 cups
Broccoli Florets, roughly chopped
Whole Grain Pasta
12 oz
Whole Grain Pasta
Non-Fat Milk
2 cups
Non-Fat Milk
Onion
4 Tbsp
Onions, chopped
Parmesan Cheese
2 Tbsp
Parmesan Cheese, freshly shredded
Light Butter
2 Tbsp
Light Butter
All-Purpose Flour
4 Tbsp
All-Purpose Flour
Reduced Sodium Chicken Broth
1 cup
Reduced Sodium Chicken Broth
or Vegetable broth
Paprika
1/2 tsp
Paprika
Ground Nutmeg
1 pinch
Ground Nutmeg
Cayenne Pepper
1 pinch
Cayenne Pepper
Salt
to taste
Salt
Ground Black Pepper
to taste
Ground Black Pepper

Nutrition Per Serving

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Calories
232
Fat
3.1 g
Protein
10.6 g
Carbs
40.5 g
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Hi, I'm Amanda. I love to feature delicious 'skinny' or healthified versions of recipes here on TheSkinnyFork.com. All recipes will be cooked up by me, in my very own home kitchen, located in Austin, Texas.
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Cooking Instructions

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step 1
Roughly chop Cauliflower Florets (2 cups).
step 2
Roughly chop Broccoli Florets (1 1/2 cups).
step 3
Cook Whole Grain Pasta (12 oz), cauliflower, and broccoli florets together in a large stockpot of salted water, according to package directions for the pasta.
step 3 Cook Whole Grain Pasta (12 oz), cauliflower, and broccoli florets together in a large stockpot of salted water, according to package directions for the pasta.
step 4
Remove the cauliflower with a slotted spoon and place into a blender along with Non-Fat Milk (2 cups). Blend until smooth and set aside.
step 4 Remove the cauliflower with a slotted spoon and place into a blender along with Non-Fat Milk (2 cups). Blend until smooth and set aside.
step 5
Leave the broccoli and noodles to drain.
step 6
In a large, heavy skillet, melt Light Butter (2 Tbsp)
step 7
Add the Onions (4 Tbsp) and cook over low heat about 2 minutes before adding in the All-Purpose Flour (4 Tbsp).
step 7 Add the Onions (4 Tbsp) and cook over low heat about 2 minutes before adding in the All-Purpose Flour (4 Tbsp).
step 8
Cook for another minute, or until the flour is golden and nutty.
step 8 Cook for another minute, or until the flour is golden and nutty.
step 9
Add the milk and cauliflower mixture and the Reduced Sodium Chicken Broth (1 cup). Stir constantly while raising heat to medium-high until it comes just to a boil. Cook for about 5 minutes or until the sauce thickens.
step 9 Add the milk and cauliflower mixture and the Reduced Sodium Chicken Broth (1 cup). Stir constantly while raising heat to medium-high until it comes just to a boil. Cook for about 5 minutes or until the sauce thickens.
step 10
Once the sauce is thickened, remove from heat and add Parmesan Cheese (2 Tbsp), Paprika (1/2 tsp), Ground Nutmeg (1 pinch), and Cayenne Pepper (1 pinch). Season with Salt (to taste) and Ground Black Pepper (to taste).
step 10 Once the sauce is thickened, remove from heat and add Parmesan Cheese (2 Tbsp), Paprika (1/2 tsp), Ground Nutmeg (1 pinch), and Cayenne Pepper (1 pinch). Season with Salt (to taste) and Ground Black Pepper (to taste).
step 11
Add in the cooked macaroni and broccoli and stir to combine.
step 11 Add in the cooked macaroni and broccoli and stir to combine.
step 12
Mix well and serve right away to enjoy!
step 12 Mix well and serve right away to enjoy!

Tags

American
Lunch
Healthy
Shellfish-Free
Kid-Friendly
Dinner
Pasta
Vegetables
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