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Healthier Mac ‘n’ Cheese
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Healthier Mac ‘n’ Cheese

By Tasty25 min🍽 4 servings

This healthier version of mac n cheese is made with whole wheat pasta, plenty of cheese, and a creamy sauce that's made with Greek yogurt.

Instructions

  1. 1

    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.

  2. 2

    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.

  3. 3

    Pour mix over cooked pasta and coat evenly.

  4. 4

    Garnish with paprika (optional).

  5. 5

    Enjoy!

Recipe from tasty.co

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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 tablespoon nutritional yeast
  • 1 pound whole wheat macaroni, cooked
  • Paprika (optional)