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Low-Fat Easy Macaroni and Cheese with Vegetables Recipe

Low-Fat Easy Macaroni and Cheese with Vegetables Recipe

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Low-Fat Easy Macaroni and Cheese with Vegetables

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Ingredients:

Serving

1 cup macaroni (or other small pasta , 1/2 lb.)
2 medium carrots, thinly sliced
1 cup frozen peas
1/3 cup milk
2 tbsp cream cheese
1/2 tsp dried basil
1/2 cup part-skim mozzarella cheese
1 tbsp parmesan cheese, freshly-grated
1 green onion, chopped
salt & pepper

Directions:

In large pot of boiling water, cook pasta until tender but firm.
Meanwhile, steam or boil carrots for 4 minutes.
Add peas and cook until carrots are tender-crisp, about 3 minutes. Drain and return to pot.
In small saucepan, heat milk over medium heat, until steaming.
Whisk in cream cheese until smooth.
Stir in basil.
Add to pasta along with vegetables, cheeses and green onions.
Toss to mix and season with salt and pepper to taste.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	482.4 Kcal (2020 kJ)
Calories from fat	104.36 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	11.6g	18%
Cholesterol	37.88mg	13%
Sodium	393.45mg	16%
Potassium	467.04mg	10%
Total Carbs	70.29g	23%
Sugars	8.79g	35%
Dietary Fiber	5.85g	23%
Protein	24.02g	48%
Vitamin C	11mg	18%
Vitamin A	0.4mg	14%
Iron	3.3mg	18%
Calcium	413mg	41%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	198.72 Kcal (832 kJ)
Calories from fat	42.99 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	4.78g	18%
Cholesterol	15.6mg	13%
Sodium	162.08mg	16%
Potassium	192.4mg	10%
Total Carbs	28.95g	23%
Sugars	3.62g	35%
Dietary Fiber	2.41g	23%
Protein	9.89g	48%
Vitamin C	4.5mg	18%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	14%
Iron	1.4mg	18%
Calcium	170.1mg	41%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

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