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Green Goddess Avocado Mac & Cheese

Creamy Green Goddess Avocado Mac & Cheese in 20 Minutes!

Enjoy a healthier twist on mac and cheese with this creamy green goddess avocado version, ready in just 20 minutes.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 2 cups macaroni
For the Creamy Sauce
  • 1 cup milk
  • 2 medium avocados ripe
  • 2 cloves garlic adjust to taste
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice or lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon salt adjust to taste
  • 2 tablespoons capers
  • 1 cup fresh basil or parsley
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard optional
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
For the Cheese
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded

Equipment

  • Medium saucepan
  • Blender

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a medium saucepan, combine macaroni and milk, cooking over medium heat for about 5 minutes until the milk begins to bubble.
  2. Lower the heat and let the macaroni simmer for approximately 10 minutes, stirring regularly.
  3. While the pasta is cooking, scoop ripe avocados into a blender. Add garlic, lemon juice, salt, and capers, blending until smooth.
  4. With the blender running, add fresh basil to the avocado mixture and pulse to combine.
  5. Once the macaroni is cooked, introduce Dijon mustard, cheddar cheese, and olive oil into the pot, stirring until melted.
  6. Gently fold in the avocado mixture, stirring until well combined and heated through.
  7. Spoon the creamy mixture into bowls and serve immediately, garnishing with additional fresh basil if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 10gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 5gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

To keep leftovers fresh, add a splash of lemon juice before storing. Can customize with different vegetables or pasta types.

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