
Hulk Mac And Cheese
Blood Sugar: 14Servings: 4Preparation Time: 10minMeal Category: Dinner
Micronutrients:CalciumVitamin AMagnesium
Macronutrients per 100g
Energy
178kcal
Sugar
3g
Fat
6g
Fiber
1g
Sat fat
3g
Protein
8g
Carbs
23g
Sodium
106mg
Ingredients
- 140g / 5oz frozen Frozen chopped spinach
- 500ml / 16fl oz Milk
- 100g / 3.5oz grated Grated cheddar
- 1 tbsp Unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp Cornflour
- 250g / 9oz Dried macaroni
- freshly ground Freshly ground black pepper
Preparation
- Boil a pan of water and cook 250g / 9oz dried macaroni according to packet instructions.
- In a microwaveable jug, add 140g / 5oz frozen chopped spinach and 500ml / 16fl oz milk. Cook for 3 minutes until the spinach is nearly defrosted and the milk is slightly warmed.
- In a hot frying pan, melt 1 tbsp unsalted butter and add 2 tbsp cornflour. Stir and cook for a minute, then gradually add the spinach milk, whisking continuously.
- Stir until the sauce thickens, then remove from heat. Add freshly ground black pepper and 100g / 3.5oz grated cheddar. Stir to melt the cheese into the sauce.
- Add the drained, cooked pasta to the sauce, stir and serve.
Micronutrients % of RDI
Iron
1% of RDI
Magnesium
36% of RDI
Vitamin C
4% of RDI
Omega 3
5% of RDI
Vitamin A
11% of RDI
Calcium
15% of RDI
Folate
28% of RDI
Good to know
To use fresh spinach, finely chop three handfuls of spinach and add to the sauce in the pan at the same time as the grated cheese. Optional ingredients include nutritional yeast, dairy-free spread, or coconut oil.
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