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Healthy Broccoli Macaroni and Cheese

A nutritious and flavorful baked broccoli macaroni and cheese, perfect for a hearty dinner with a vegetable twist.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 8
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 12 oz high fiber elbows pasta
  • 1.5 tbsp butter
  • 0.25 cup minced onion
  • 0.25 cup flour
  • 2 cups skim milk
  • 1 cup fat free chicken broth
  • 8 oz reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese
  • 12 oz fresh broccoli florets
  • 2 tbsp grated parmesan
  • 0.25 cup seasoned bread crumbs
  • 1 can cooking spray

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Cook pasta and broccoli together in a large pot of salted water for about 8 minutes, or until al dente. Drain and spray with cooking spray.
  2. Preheat oven to 375°F. In a large skillet, melt butter over low heat. Add minced onion and cook for 2 minutes. Stir in flour and cook for 1 minute until golden. Gradually whisk in milk and chicken broth, bring to a boil, then simmer for 5 minutes until thickened. Season with salt and pepper.
  3. Remove sauce from heat, stir in cheddar cheese until melted. Mix in cooked pasta and broccoli. Pour mixture into a baking dish. Sprinkle Parmesan and seasoned bread crumbs on top. Spray breadcrumbs with cooking spray.
  4. Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden and bubbly. Serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 200gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 120gProtein: 120gFat: 120gSaturated Fat: 120gPolyunsaturated Fat: 120gMonounsaturated Fat: 120gTrans Fat: 120gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 120gSugar: 120gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 120mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 120mg

Notes

This dish is a healthy twist on classic mac and cheese, loaded with broccoli and reduced-fat cheese for guilt-free comfort food.
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