Create a delicious and nutritious meal for your little one with Veggie Mac & Cheese. This toddler-friendly dish combines soft-cooked macaroni with a creamy cheese sauce and finely chopped vegetables, providing a delightful mix of flavors and essential nutrients.
Ingredients
Pasta, whole grain
8 oz
Kale
4 cups, chopped
Tomatoes
2 cups, diced
Broccoli, raw
2 cups, chopped
Water
1 cup
Cashews
1/2 cup
Nutritional yeast
1/4 cup
Spices, turmeric
1 teaspoon
Spices, paprika
1 teaspoon
Spices, chili powder
1 teaspoon
1 teaspoon
1 teaspoon
White miso paste
1 teaspoon
Spices, black pepper
1 pinch
Steps
1.
Prepare the pasta according to the directions on the package, then set aside
2.
Sauté the kale, tomatoes, broccoli until lightly cooked. Use 1-2 tablespoons of water at a time if needed to keep the veggies from sticking to the pan.
3.
In a blender, combine the water, cashews, nutritional yeast, turmeric, black pepper, paprika, chili powder, garlic powder, and miso paste. Blend until smooth.
4.
Add the veggies to the pot with the pasta. Pour over the cashew sauce, and stir. Cook the dish lightly until the sauce warms up, then serve.
Veggie Mac & Cheese
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Complexity
Easy Medium
Time
35
Min
Servings
4
Family foods
Main dishes
Vegetables
Introduce treenuts
Toddler foods
Finger foods (BLW)
Veggies and fruits
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