RECIPE: Baked Macaroni and Cheese with Greens

This article is a healthy recipe for easy to make Baked Macaroni and Cheese with Greens. While I have problems eating pasta, there are plenty of alternatives to make a savory "macaroni and cheese". Since, I have digestive problems, I actually use steamed, chopped cauliflower in place of the macaroni.

 

 

 

Ingredients

1 box of elbow macaroni

( healthier choices: gluten-free macaroni, wheat-based pasta, Quinoa-based for non-wheat; cauliflower)

2 cups of fresh greens

(choose: in season and organics like spinach, swiss chard, turnip or mustard greens)

1 cup shredded Mozarella cheese

(I like the low-fat Kraft)

1 cup shredded Sharp Cheddar cheese

(I like the low-fat Kraft)

1 teaspoon wheat flour

½ cup of skim milk

ground pepper

parsley

1 tablespoon soy sauce

Instructions

1)      Boil macaroni (or other alternative), slightly undercooked, drain

2)      Steam greens in water until tender but not wilted, add 1 tablespoon soy sauce

3)      Add macaroni, greens and cheese in layers

4)      Combine 1 teaspoon wheat flour and ½ cup of skim milk

5)      Add mixture to macaroni mixture, cover and place in a preheated 375 degrees oven for 1 ½ hours.