Quinoa (- Mac) and Cheese

  

It's one of those old time American favorites, mac and cheese! Unfortunately a lot of American crime scene is really unhealthy so I do what I do best try to recreate to make them healthy! is this is only version number one because of course we all know mac and cheese can be made in a variety of ways! Let the fun begin! 

Ingredients: 

1 tbsp olive oil
1 jalapeño
1c onion
2 tbsp garlic
1c Quinoa
1c skim milk
1c Water
1/2c Chicken Broth
2 tsp Basil
Pepper
Salt
Red pepper flakes
1/2 white cheddar or pepper jack
1/2c Parmesan cheese

1.

Sautee oil, onion, garlic, jalapeño.

We like food a little spicy in our house so if you don't want it to have a kick I suggest not using the jalapeno.

2.

Thoroughly rinse the Quinoa and add it to the pan along with the chicken broth, milk and water. Cook on med-low heat until the Quinoa is translucent with white rings on the outside. Apx 15 mins.

3. 

Now add in the herbs, spices and your cheese* choices mix well and let it simmer.
Let it reduce until its the thickness that you desire.
*white cheese has less fat and calories

Enjoy this taste healthier version of Mac and cheese!  Its so good that its hard to have 1 serving! Share it so you don't over eat!

Love,  Tabitha

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6.0

Amount Per Serving

Calories 243

Total Fat 10 g

Saturated Fat 5 g

Monounsaturated Fat 1 g

Total Carbohydrate 27 g

Dietary Fiber 3 g

Sugars 1 g

Protein 14 g