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Macaroni and Cheese with Broccoli Recipe | The Beachbody Blog
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Brief Description
Sharp cheddar cheese and almond milk make a creamy cheese sauce with just the right amount of gooey goodness.
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Main Ingredient
pasta
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Category: Pasta
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Cuisine: American
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Prep Time: 20 min(s)
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Cook Time: 17 min(s)
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Recipe Type: Public
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Source:
https://www.beachbodyondemand.com/blog/macaroni-and-cheese-with-broccoli-recipe
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Notes:
• Use quinoa pasta and gluten-free flour if you’re following a gluten-free lifestyle. • Asparagus, green beans or Brussels sprouts can be substituted for broccoli. • A combination of cheeses like cheddar and Gouda, cheddar and Monterey Jack, and cheddar and Asiago can be substituted for sharp cheddar. Calories 250 kcal
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Posted By: kdeluz18
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Posted On: Dec 08, 2020
Number of Servings:
Ingredients:
- 4 - oz. dry whole wheat elbow macaroni (or pasta)
- 4 - tsp. organic grass-fed butter (or organic coconut oil)
- 2 - Tbsp. unbleached whole wheat flour
- cups - unsweetened almond milk
- cups - freshly grated extra-sharp cheddar cheese
- 3 cups - cooked chopped chicken breast, boneless, skinless
- 6 cups - chopped broccoli florets, steamed
- 1 - tsp. sea salt (or Himalayan salt)
- 1/2 - tsp. ground black pepper
Directions:
Cook macaroni according to package directions. (Do not use salt or oil if suggested in directions.) Set aside.
Melt butter in large saucepan over medium heat.
Add flour; cook, whisking constantly, for 1 minute, or until brown (don’t let it burn).
Slowly whisk in almond milk; cook, whisking constantly, for 1 to 2 minutes, or until mixture thickens and there are no lumps.
Reduce heat to low. Add cheese; cook, whisking constantly, for 2 to 3 minutes, or until melted.
Add macaroni, chicken, broccoli, salt, and pepper; cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute, or until heated through.
Serve immediately.
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