Epicure Recipes

Green Monster Mac & Cheese

VegetarianSt. Patrick’s DayHalloweenDinnerLunchLunchDinnerLow-sodiumGluten-freeSugar ConsciousGarlic-freeSteamersOne DishMicrowave

17 min

4 servings

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Mac & cheese with a healthy green twist? Yes please! Little monsters will love seeing this in their lunches at school and you’ll be pleased that they’ve got a boost of nutrients thanks to the addition of spinach and edamame.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups uncooked rotini pasta
  • 4 cups hot water
  • 1 cup baby spinach
  • 1⁄2 cup milk, your choice
  • 1 pkg Mac & Cheese Seasoning
  • 2 1⁄2 cups frozen edamame
  • 2 tbsp butter

Preparation

  1. Place pasta in Multipurpose Steamer. Stir in water. Cover; microwave on high until al dente, 8 min.
  2. Meanwhile, add spinach, milk, and seasoning to blender. Blend until smooth, 20–30 sec.
  3. Drain pasta; return to steamer. Add edamame, butter and sauce; mix well.
  4. Cover; microwave on high, 5 min.

Epicure Products Used

Nutritional Information

Per serving: Calories 320, Fat 13 g (Saturated 6 g, 0.3 0 g), Cholesterol 30 mg, Sodium 400 mg, Carbohydrate 36 g (Fiber 5 g, Sugars 5 g), Protein 17 g.

Tips

Gluten Free? Try using brown rice pasta instead.

Perfectly Balance Your Plate

Serve with 2 cups mixed greens and 1 tbsp Epicure Salad Dressing.