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Gluten & Dairy-Free Mac and Cheese

  • 10 Mins

    Prep Time

  • 15 Mins

    Cook Time

  • 8

    Servings

  • 366

    Calories

  • 14g

    Fat

  • 49g

    Carbs

  • 17g

    Protein

Recommended For:

Psoriatic Disease

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Ingredients

  • 1 lb Carrots, peeled and diced
  • 1 Medium White Onion, peeled and diced
  • 1 Tsp Salt
  • 1 Tsp Ground Pepper
  • 2½ Cups Vegetable Stock
  • 1 Can Lite Coconut Milk
  • 2 Tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1 Tsp Paprika
  • 1 lb Bean-Based Pasta, or Gluten-Free Noodles
  • 2 Cups Dairy-Free Cheddar Cheese

What You’ll Need

  • Cutting Board

  • Knife

  • Vegetable Peeler

  • Measuring Cups

  • Measuring Spoons

  • Can Opener

  • Large Pot

  • Medium Pot

  • Wooden Spoon

  • Blender or Immersion Blender

  • Mesh Strainer

Instructions

  • 1.

    Wash Hands Wash hands with soap and water.

  • 2.

    Cook Carrots & Onions Add carrots, onion, salt, pepper, and 2 cups vegetable stock to a large pot and cover. Simmer for 10 minutes or until carrots are soft.

  • 3.

    Blend Ingredients Remove pot from stove-top, and add ½ cup vegetable stock, coconut milk, paprika, and garlic powder. Using an immersion blender, blend contents until completely smooth. If using a blender, carefully transfer mixture to a blender and blend on high until smooth. Transfer back to stove, add cheese, and salt and pepper to taste. Stir until melted and gooey.

  • 4.

    Cook Pasta Cook pasta noodles according to package instructions. Once cooked, add noodles to the large pot of sauce.

  • 5.

    Stir & Enjoy Stir contents together and enjoy!

  • 6.

    Wash Hands Wash hands with soap and water.

Recipe Created by Meijer Registered Dietitians

Nourishment Notes

Carrots

Carrots are rich in carotenoids, lutein, and lycopene- nutrients that help promote skin, eye, and hair health. Carrots may also lower inflammation and reduce the risk of cancer and heart disease.

Onions

Onions help feed our gut bacteria, promoting a healthy digestive system. Onions are also high in antioxidants to protect healthy cells from damage, and they may help reduce the risk of heart disease.

Garlic

Garlic is a member of the onion family and is rich in vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants to help reduce the risk of various diseases, such as heart disease, Alzheimer’s, and Dementia.

Bean-Based Pasta

Bean-based pasta provides adequate amounts of fiber and protein. Fiber is important in maintaining gut-health and regularity, and protein helps grow new and healthy cells.

PD Cooking Tips

  • Carrots

    Use pre-shredded carrots.

  • Onion

    Look for pre-diced onion in the deli-section of your local grocery.

  • Noodles

    Cook noodles in advance to minimize kitchen time and limit fatigue.

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