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Southwest Mac and Cheese
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9 INGREDIENTS • 5 STEPS • 8MINS

Southwest Mac and Cheese

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We all need a little boost sometimes. In this recipe, I'm boosting the nutrition and flavor of boxed mac and cheese with Southwest-inspired flavors.
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The Edgy Veg
Hi I'm Candice, the face of The Edgy Veg and I'm on a journey to revolutionize the food we define as “vegan”.
http://theedgyveg.com/
We all need a little boost sometimes. In this recipe, I'm boosting the nutrition and flavor of boxed mac and cheese with Southwest-inspired flavors.
8MINS
Total Time
$2.48
Cost Per Serving
Ingredients
Servings
4
us / metric
Vegan Mac and Cheese
1 box
(6 oz)
Vegan Mac and Cheese
Fajita Seasoning
1/2 pckg
(1.27 oz)
Fajita Seasoning
up to 1 package
Black Beans
1 can
(25 oz)
Black Beans, drained, rinsed
Scallion
1 bunch
Scallion
1 scallion per 4 servings, finely sliced on a bias
Fresh Cilantro
3 Tbsp
Vegan Butter
as needed
Vegan Butter
as written on box instructions
Non-Dairy Milk
as needed
Non-Dairy Milk
as written on box instructions
Nutrition Per Serving
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Calories
277
Fat
4.3 g
Protein
14.3 g
Carbs
46.6 g
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Hi I'm Candice, the face of The Edgy Veg and I'm on a journey to revolutionize the food we define as “vegan”.
http://theedgyveg.com/
Cooking InstructionsHide images
step 1
Bring a medium pot of generously salted water to a boil. Add the Vegan Mac and Cheese (1 box) and cook 2 minutes less than the package instructions.
step 2
When 1 minute is left on your timer, add in the Frozen Corn Kernels (4 Tbsp). Remove 1/2 cup of cooking liquid and drain the pasta.
step 3
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Beans & Legumes
Dairy-Free
Comfort Food
Lunch
Cinco de Mayo
Shellfish-Free
Kid-Friendly
Dinner
Vegan
Vegetarian
Game Day
Quick & Easy
Pasta
Vegetables
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