Avocado Mac and Cheese

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Total Time: 40 min

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Cook Time: 25 min

Prep Time: 15 min

Nutrition Facts

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Nutrition information
per serving

Calories 571

Total Fat 28g

Saturated Fat 13.1g

Trans Fat 0g

Polyunsaturated Fat 4g

Monounsaturated Fat 22g

Cholesterol 58mg

Sodium 1004mg

Total Carbs 58.7g

Dietary Fiber 7.4g

Total Sugars 7.3g

Protein 23.7g

Potassium 942mg

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 %

*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

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Serves: 4

Ingredients
Instructions

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

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.