Avocado Mac and Cheese
Total Time:
40min
Cook Time:
25min
Prep Time:
15min
Nutritional Highlights (per serving)
571
Calories
28
g
Total Fat
58.7
g
Total Carbs
23.7
g
Protein
58
mg
Cholesterol
Ingredients
Serves:
4
1/2 | lb. | elbow macaroni |
1 | ripe, Fresh California Avocado, seeded and peeled | |
4 | oz. | light cream cheese |
1/4 | cup | Skim milk |
1 | tsp. | oil |
1/2 | large green pepper, diced | |
1/2 | medium onion, diced | |
2 | invisibles | cloves garlic, minced |
1 | medium tomato, diced | |
1/2 | cup | corn |
1 1/2 | tsp. | chili powder |
1 | tsp. | oregano |
1 | tsp. | cumin |
1 | tsp. | salt |
1/2 | tsp. | Red pepper flakes |
1 | jalapeno or Anaheim pepper, minced (optional) | |
1 1/2 | cups | shredded Cheddar cheese |
As with all fruits and vegetables, wash avocados before cutting. Check out our tips for how to choose and use California Avocados
Instructions
- Bring water to a boil for the pasta in a medium saucepan. When the water comes to a rolling boil, add pasta. Reduce heat to medium and cook pasta for 8-10 min, or until al dente. When done, drain and set aside. While the pasta is cooking, you can start the sauce.
- Place avocado, cream cheese, and milk in the bowl of your food processor. Blend together until smooth.
- In a large saucepan, heat oil. Add diced green pepper, onion, and garlic. Sauté until onions are translucent (3-5 min).
- Add avocado puree and remaining ingredients, except shredded cheese. Heat over medium heat until sauce begins to warm (2-3 min). Add cheese ½ cup at a time, stirring to combine and let cheese melt between additions.
- Mix drained pasta with sauce and serve warm.
*Large avocados are recommended for this recipe. A large avocado averages about 8 ounces. If using smaller or larger size avocados adjust the quantity accordingly.
NUTRITION INFORMATION
PER SERVING
Calories 571
Total Fat 28 g
Trans Fat 0 g
Saturated Fat 13.1 g
Monounsaturated Fat 22 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 4 g
Total Carbs 58.7 g
Dietary Fiber 7.4 g
Total Sugar 7.3 g
Protein 23.7 g
Cholesterol 58 mg
Sodium 1004 mg
Potassium 942 mg
Vitamin A 866 IU; Vitamin C 13 mg; Calcium 89 mg; Iron 4 mg; Vitamin D 4.5 IU; Folate 86 mcg
% Daily Value*: Vitamin A 17%; Vitamin C 21%; Calcium 9%; Iron 24 %
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 Calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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