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| Nutrition Facts | ||
|---|---|---|
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Serving Size 1 (135g) Recipe makes 4 servings |
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| Calories 233 | ||
| Calories from Fat 131 | (56%) | |
| Amount Per Serving | %DV | |
| Total Fat 14.6g | 22% | |
| Saturated Fat 9.1g | 45% | |
| Monounsaturated Fat 4.1g | ||
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.6g | ||
| Trans Fat 0.0g | ||
| Cholesterol 45mg | 15% | |
| Sodium 970mg | 40% | |
| Potassium 211mg | 6% | |
| Total Carbohydrate 11.1g | 3% | |
| Dietary Fiber 1.4g | 5% | |
| Sugars 0.3g | ||
| Protein 14.6g | 29% | |
Deceptively Delicious Mac & Cheese (With My Twist)
By: DreamoBway
Jul 3, 2008
This is a recipe I adapted from Jessica Seinfeld's cookbook about sneaking healthy food into recipes. It uses pureed chickpeas to thicken the cheese sauce as opposed to butter and flour. It comes together in a flash and is adaptable to many different diets. I serve it over gluten free pasta.
SERVES 4
Ingredients
- 1 cup skim milk
- 1/2 cup canned chick-peas, drained and rinsed
- 1 1/2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon ground mustard
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- 1 pinch cayenne
Directions
1
Puree milk and beans together in a blender or food processor.2
Add to a greased pot.3
Cook 1-2 minutes over medium heat until mixture is creamy.4
Add cheese and cook until melted and sauce has slightly thickened.5
Add spices.6
Stir until combined.7
Serve over your favorite pasta.
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Featured Reviews for This Recipe
On Jul 24, 2008
Good flavor but next time I will use something other than sharp cheddar for a better melt. Hubby didn't notice the chick-peas at all! YAY
From: Cas
On Aug 29, 2008
What an awesome idea! My daughter has decided to become vegetarian and this recipe was ideal; and my son (who says he's a 'meat-atarian') had no idea! I didn't put spices in because my daughter's stomach is pretty sensitive, but did put parsley and garlic chives through as well as soy cheese. We had it with gluten free macaroni and WOW it was DELICIOUS! And it was so easy too...Thanks so much
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