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Skinny Baked Broccoli Macaroni and Cheese

Cheesy macaroni and broccoli are topped with bread crumbs and baked to perfection. Kid friendly, vegetarian and comfort food at it’s finest.

I first made this back in 2011, and it has since been very popular. Last week I made it again and updated the photos, I forgot just how good this is! This time I used rotini pasta, you can really use whatever shape you like. My step by step photos are still the original, so keep that in mind when you make this.

It’s perfect if you’re craving macaroni and cheese but don’t want to waste a days worth of calories in one meal. You still get that same comforting taste, with a little less guilt.

When I first made this, I used a Mexican blend of cheese, because it was all I had on hand, but since I’ve been making it with a sharp reduced-fat Cheddar such as 50% less-fat Cabot, in my opinion this is better with a sharp cheddar to really let the cheesy flavors stand out.

To speed things up, I used pre-cut fresh broccoli. This recipe was loved by all in my home, even my not-so-crazy-about-broccoli husband loved it and leftovers are perfect for lunch. You can bake this in one large baking dish, or individual oven safe dishes for perfect portion control, or you can make half and use a 9 x 9-inch baking dish.

Skinny Baked Broccoli Macaroni and Cheese
gordon-ramsay-recipe.com
Servings: 8 • Serving Size: 1 cup • Old Points: 6 pts • Points+: 8 pts
Calories: 314.9 • Fat: 9.8 g • Protein: 17.7 g • Carb: 44.3 g • Fiber: 6.3 g
• Sugar: 4 g
Sodium: 215.7 (without salt) 

Ingredients:

  • 12 oz high fiber elbows like Ronzoni Smart Taste
  • 1 1/2 tbsp butter
  • 1/4 cup minced onion
  • 1/4 cup flour
  • 2 cups skim milk
  • 1 cup fat free chicken broth (vegetarians use vegetable broth)
  • 8 oz (2 cups) reduced-fat sharp cheddar (Cabot 50%)
  • salt and fresh pepper to taste
  • 12 oz fresh broccoli florets (I used pre-cut bag)
  • 2 tbsp grated parmesan
  • 1/4 cup seasoned bread crumbs
  • cooking spray

Directions:


Cook pasta and broccoli together in a large pot of salted water, according to package directions for al dente (or slightly under cook 2 minutes). Spray a baking dish with cooking spray. Preheat oven to 375°.

In a large, heavy skillet, melt butter. Add onion and cook over low heat about 2 minutes, add flour and cook another minute, or until the flour is golden and well combined. Add milk and chicken broth and whisk, raising heat to medium-high until it comes to a boil; cook about 5 minutes or until the sauce becomes smooth and thick. Season with salt and pepper.

Once the sauce is thick, remove from heat, add cheese and mix well until cheese is melted. Adjust salt and pepper to taste, add cooked macaroni and broccoli and mix well. Pour into prepared baking dish. Top with grated cheese and breadcrumbs. Spray a little more cooking spray on top.

Bake for 15-20 minutes, then broil for a few minutes to get the breadcrumbs golden.

Soy-Sesame Vegetable Sauté

Soy-Sesame Vegetable Sauté

by Pam on June 4, 2013

I wanted to make a vegetable sauté to go with the fried rice I was making for dinner. I grabbed some broccoli, baby zucchini and bell pepper, sugar snap peas, and carrots along with some garlic, soy sauce, and sesame oil. I did a quick steam of the broccoli to make it just tender then sauteed the remaining veggies before adding garlic, soy sauce, and sesame oil right before serving. The veggies turned out delicious and paired perfectly with the fried rice. Quick, simple, and healthy – I love recipes like that!\

Place the broccoli florets in a steamer tray that you have placed in a pot of boiling water. Once the water is boiling, place a lid on the pot and steam for 2-3 minutes or until broccoli is just tender. Remove from the pot of water and steamer immediately. Set aside.

While the broccoli is steaming, heat the canola oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion, carrot, and bell pepper to the skillet. Cook, stirring often, for 4 minutes. Add the zucchini, sugar snap peas, and broccoli to the skillet. Add the minced garlic, soy sauce, and sesame oil then cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Remove from the heat and season with sea salt and freshly cracked pepper, to taste. Serve immediately. Enjoy.



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Soy-Sesame Vegetable Sauté




Yield: 6

Prep Time: 10 min.

Cook Time: 10-12 min.

Total Time: 20 min.



Ingredients:

1 cup of broccoli florets
1-2 tsp vegetable oil
1/2 red onion, sliced into chunks
4 baby carrots, sliced
1 red baby bell pepper, sliced into chunks
2 baby zucchini, sliced
1 cup of sugar snap peas
2-3 cloves of garlic, minced
1 tbsp soy sauce
1 tsp sesame oil

Directions:

Place the broccoli florets in a steamer tray that you have placed in a pot of boiling water. Once the water is boiling, place a lid on the pot and steam for 2-3 minutes or until broccoli is just tender. Remove from the pot of water and steamer immediately. Set aside.

While the broccoli is steaming, heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion, carrot, and bell pepper to the skillet. Cook, stirring often, for 4 minutes. Add the zucchini, sugar snap peas, and broccoli to the skillet. Add the minced garlic, soy sauce, and sesame oil then cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Remove from the heat and season with sea salt and freshly cracked pepper, to taste. Serve immediately. Enjoy.



Recipe and photos by for the Love of Cooking.net

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Broccoli and Cheese Mini Egg Omelets

I love making a batch of these mini egg omelets – they are EASY to make, and I have breakfast ready for the next few days. I pop them in the microwave for one minute and they taste as good as when I first made them. This is perfect to make ahead for busy weekdays, and they are high in protein, so they fill you up. Enjoy two with a piece of fruit and you have a complete meal.

Each omelet is loaded with broccoli and cheese, but you can use any combination of vegetables you like (spinach, mushrooms, peppers, onions, etc.)

I usually like to combine egg whites with whole eggs, but if you rather use egg whites, that is fine too. Leftovers can be heated up and enjoyed throughout the week.

Some of you may have tried these, they first appeared on Skinnytaste in 2009, but I made them again today and gave them a photo make-over.

Broccoli and Cheese Mini Egg Omelets
gordon-ramsay-recipe.com
Servings: 4 1/2 Size: 2 omelets Old Points: 4 • Weight Watcher Points+: 4
Calories: 167 • Fat: 8.5 g • Carb: 5 g • Fiber: 2.5 g • Protein: 18 g • Sugar: 0 g
Sodium: 317 mg (without the salt) • Cholest: 170 mg 

Ingredients:

  • 4 cups broccoli florets
  • 4 whole large eggs
  • 1 cup egg whites
  • 1/4 cup reduced fat shredded cheddar (Sargento)
  • 1/4 cup good grated cheese like pecorino romano
  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • salt and fresh pepper
  • cooking spray

Directions:
Preheat oven to 350°. Steam broccoli with a little water for about 6-7 minutes.
When broccoli is cooked, crumble into smaller pieces and add olive oil, salt and pepper. Mix well.

Spray a standard size non-stick cupcake tin with cooking spray and spoon broccoli mixture evenly into 9 tins.

In a medium bowl, beat egg whites, eggs, grated cheese, salt and pepper. Pour into the greased tins over broccoli until a little more than 3/4 full. Top with grated cheddar and bake in the oven until cooked, about 20 minutes. Serve immediately. Wrap any leftovers in plastic wrap and store in the refrigerator to enjoy during the week.
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