Kale-Feta Macaroni and Cheese
Mixed Greens with Cranberries
Ingredients
- 1 (8-oz) pkg chickpea pasta shells (such as Banza; see Note)
- 1 Tbsp butter
- 1 Tbsp all-purpose flour
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp pepper
- ¾ cup 2% reduced-fat milk
- 3 Tbsp garlic-herb spreadable cheese (such as Boursin)
- 2 cups chopped kale
- 2 oz crumbled feta cheese, divided
- ¼ cup shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450F. Cook pasta until al dente, about 10 minutes; drain.
- Meanwhile, melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Whisk in flour, salt, and pepper; add milk, whisking until smooth. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to low.
- Stir in spreadable cheese, kale, 2 oz feta cheese, and ¼ cup mozzarella. Fold in pasta, and transfer to a 9-inch baking dish. Sprinkle with 2 oz feta and ¼ cup mozzarella.
- Bake 5 to 8 minutes or until golden brown. Serve immediately.
Side Dish Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 1½ Tbsp balsamic vinegar
- ⅛ tsp salt
- ⅛ tsp pepper
- 3 cups mixed greens
- ¼ cup dried cranberries
Side Dish Instructions
- Whisk together oil, vinegar, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Add greens and cranberries; toss.
Nutritional Information
| Main | Side | Total | |
| Servings | 3 | 3 | |
| Calories |
463
|
135
|
598
|
| Fat (g) | 18 | 9 | 27 |
| Sat. Fat (g) | 9 | 1 | 10 |
| Protein (g) | 23 | 1 | 24 |
| Carb (g) | 54 | 14 | 68 |
| Fiber (g) | 7 | 2 | 9 |
| Sodium (mg) | 577 | 135 | 712 |
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