Imagine a mac and cheese so creamy, so vibrant, and so nutritious that it completely transforms your comfort food experience. This isn't your ordinary mac and cheese - this is a game-changing, health-packed green version that proves plant-based eating can be absolutely delicious! With a stunning emerald hue and packed with nutrient-dense ingredients, this recipe will make you forget everything you thought you knew about traditional mac and cheese.
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 20 mins
Total Time: 30 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 2 cups gluten-free macaroni
- 1 cup spinach
- 1 avocado
- 1 cup nutritional yeast
- 1 cup almond milk
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the gluten-free macaroni and cook according to package instructions until al dente, typically 8-10 minutes.
- While the pasta is cooking, prepare the green sauce. In a blender, combine spinach, ripe avocado, nutritional yeast, almond milk, and lemon juice.
- Blend the ingredients until smooth and creamy, stopping to scrape down the sides of the blender as needed. The mixture should be a vibrant green color.
- Season the sauce with salt and pepper to taste, blending briefly to incorporate the seasonings.
- Once the pasta is cooked, drain it thoroughly in a colander, shaking to remove excess water.
- Return the drained pasta to the pot and pour the green sauce over the macaroni. Stir gently to ensure every piece of pasta is evenly coated.
- If the sauce seems too thick, add a little more almond milk to reach your desired consistency.
- Taste and adjust seasonings, adding more salt, pepper, or lemon juice as needed.
- Serve immediately while hot, garnishing with additional nutritional yeast or fresh herbs if desired.
Tips
- Choose high-quality gluten-free pasta to ensure the best texture and taste.
- Make sure your avocado is perfectly ripe for the smoothest, creamiest sauce possible.
- Blend the sauce thoroughly to achieve a silky-smooth consistency.
- If the sauce is too thick, gradually add more almond milk to thin it out.
- Taste and adjust seasonings before final mixing to ensure maximum flavor.
- Serve immediately for the best texture and temperature.
- Experiment with additional herbs like basil or chives for extra flavor complexity.
- For added protein, consider sprinkling some toasted pumpkin seeds on top before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 380kcal
Carbohydrates: 45g
Protein: 15g
Fat: 18g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Cholesterol: 0mg
