HEALTHIER MAC 'N' CHEESE RECIPE BY TASTY

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Healthier Mac 'n' Cheese Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: yellow potatoes, medium carrot, medium onion, cashews, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, nutritional yeast, whole wheat macaroni, paprika

Provided by Tiffany Lo

Categories     Dinner

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 yellow potatoes, peeled and cubed
1 medium carrot, sliced
1 medium onion, peeled and quartered
½ cup cashews
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
1 lb whole wheat macaroni, cooked
paprika, optional

Steps:

  • Add potatoes, carrot, and onion to a boiling pot of water. Cook for 10 minutes or until fork-tender. Reserve two cups of boiled water, and drain the rest through a colander.
  • Add cooked vegetables, cashews, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and nutritional yeast. Put 1 cup (235 ml) of reserved boiled water into blend. Blend until well combined. If a smoother texture is desired, add more of the boiled water.
  • Pour mix over cooked pasta and coat evenly.
  • Garnish with paprika (optional).
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 582 calories, Carbohydrate 110 grams, Fat 7 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 19 grams, Sugar 7 grams

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