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High Protein Mac & Cheese

Mac and cheese is not just for kids-we all love it! But what if this tasty meal could pack a healthy punch, too? You'll find that with this high-protein mac and cheese. The sauce in this recipe is prepared using cashews and red lentils.
This pasta provides a healthy dose of carbs, fiber, and protein. Even better, it can be prepared quickly with little effort. Cook up this dish if you're ready to enjoy a healthy twist on the classic mac and cheese without sacrificing any of the flavors.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Course Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 581 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup dry red lentils
  • 1 carrot
  • 3 cups veggie broth
  • 3/4 cup nutritional yeast
  • 1/2 cup raw cashews
  • 1.5 cups soy milk
  • 1 tbsp white miso
  • 2 tsp onion powder
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp turmeric
  • 500 g macaroni noodles
  • juice of one lemon
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • fresh parsley for topping

Instructions
 

  • Bring your veggie broth to a simmer.
  • Finely dice your carrots and add them to the broth and red lentils. Simmer for 10 minutes or until the broth is absorbed.
  • Add your cooked lentil and carrot mix to a large blender with the ingredients and blend well to combine. Adjust to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Pour over your cooked noodles and add some reserved pasta water. Top with fresh parsley and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 581kcalCarbohydrates: 86.53gProtein: 33.45gFat: 10.9gSaturated Fat: 1.91gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3.17gMonounsaturated Fat: 4.23gTrans Fat: 0.01gSodium: 344.34mgPotassium: 1064.14mgFiber: 12.46gSugar: 5.78gVitamin A: 224.64IUVitamin C: 7.54mgCalcium: 147.56mgIron: 8.44mg
Keyword easy dinner, easy mac and cheese, high protein, high protein meal prep, vegan mac and cheese
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