Mac & Cheese recipe #2
Driver Health and Fitness
Use lentil or chickpea pasta to get enough protein in this meal to avoid having a carb crash that can happen with regular pasta. The protein also helps satisfy you and avoid eating excess amounts! If cooking in the microwave just remember to stir the pasta in the water every minute until soft.
Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Cook Time 10 minutes mins
Total Time 15 minutes mins
Servings 2
Calories 270 kcal
- 1 box Banza mac and cheese These are lentil or chickpea based noodles which provide more protein and fiber
- 4 cups water Can also add some milk or butter at the end or save a little water
- 2 cups lettuce I used a salad kit, pre-chopped, can use veggie of choice such as canned green beans
Boil water in bowl in microwave then add in noodles
Continue to microwave bowl of noodles with water, take out every minute to stir
The noodles should be soft in about 6-8 minutes, drain with plate or colander
Leave some of the water in the bowl or add milk or butter, then stir in cheese packet
Divide into 2 portions and portion non-starchy veggies into another bowl
Serving: 1gCalories: 270kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 18gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 0.01gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.01gSodium: 31mgPotassium: 102mgFiber: 6gVitamin A: 361IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 27mgIron: 0.3mg