natural gourmet
easy mac-n-cheese
A quick-and-easy take on a comfort-food classic
Mac-imize Your Mac-n-Cheese Turn any bowl of mac-n-cheese into a meal with veg-friendly add-ins:
T
hink making mac-n-cheese from scratch is a chore? Get outside the box with this delicious recipe that comes together almost as quickly as that processed, prepackaged stuff.
Cheesy Macaroni
Serves 6
Cilantro gives this classic—and super easy-to-make dish—a Mexican flare and more complex flavor. To make this dish vegan, simply swap the cheddar for a non-dairy brand such as Daiya or Follow Your Heart. 1 3
lb. dry elbow macaroni cups shredded cheddar cheese ½ cup minced fresh cilantro ¼ cup sliced scallions Salt and black pepper to taste
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1. Cook macaroni according to package directions; reserve ½ cup pasta water, and drain pasta. 2. Combine cheddar, cilantro, and scallions in large bowl. Add macaroni and pasta water, and stir until cheese melts; season with salt and pepper.
over the top for a quick and comforting dinner.
MEATLESS SAUSAGE—slice and add after the mac-n-cheese is done cooking.
MEATLESS MEATBALLS—serve alongside mac-n-cheese or mix together before serving.
PHOTO: PORNCHAI MITTONGTARE
VEGETARIAN CHILI*—pour
SOY BACON—crumble and add right before serving.
VEGAN TUNA—add a can of Vegan Toona for a tuna meltstyle dish.
Per serving: 510 cal; 24g prot; 20g total fat (12g sat fat); 57g carb; 60mg chol; 350mg sod; 3g fiber; 3g sugars
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