Avocado Mac and Cheese Recipe

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Brief

Cook: 15 mins

Total: 15 mins

Servings: 6

Yield: 6 servings

Avocado Mac and Cheese Recipe

Ingredients

1 pound elbow macaroni

1 ½ cups skim milk

3 small garlic cloves

¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg

¼ teaspoon chili powder

1 cup flat-leaf parsley leaves

2 fully ripened Avocados from Mexico

halved

pitted

peeled and diced

divided

5 ounces reduced-fat sharp Cheddar cheese cut in 1/2-inch cubes

1 tablespoon lime juice

½ cup chopped chives

Tips

Directions

Step 1

In large sauce pot cook pasta in salted water according to package directions.

Step 2

Meanwhile in a small saucepan combine milk garlic nutmeg and chili powder. Bring to a boil; reduce heat; simmer for 5 minutes. When pasta is almost cooked place in blender the parsley leaves 1 1/2 cups of the diced avocado the cheese lime juice and hot milk with garlic cloves; whirl until smooth. Drain pasta and return to sauce pot. Pour cheese sauce over pasta; toss to combine. Add chives and remaining 1/2 cup diced avocado; toss gently. Serve hot or at room temperature.

Step 3

Best when served the day of preparation.

Nutritional Information

Avocado Mac and Cheese Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:6

Calories: 458.3

% Daily Value *

Protein: 19.6g 39%

Carbohydrates: 67.3g 22%

Dietary Fiber: 7.4g 30%

Sugars: 5.9g

Fat: 12.8g 20%

Saturated Fat: 2.7g 14%

Cholesterol: 6.2mg 2%

Vitamin A Iu: 1322.4IU 26%

Niacin Equivalents: 11mg 85%

Vitamin B6: 0.4mg 22%

Vitamin C: 23.6mg 39%

Folate: 259.2mcg 65%

Calcium: 219.6mg 22%

Iron: 3.7mg 21%

Magnesium: 77.7mg 28%

Potassium: 683.6mg 19%

Sodium: 186.7mg 8%

Thiamin: 0.9mg 89%

Calories From Fat: 115.6

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.