Veggie Mac & Cheese

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Create a delicious and nutritious meal for your little one with Veggie Mac & Cheese. This toddler-friendly dish combines soft-cooked macaroni with a creamy cheese sauce and finely chopped vegetables, providing a delightful mix of flavors and essential nutrients.

Ingredients

  • Pasta, whole grain8 oz
  • Kale4 cups, chopped
  • Tomatoes2 cups, diced
  • Broccoli, raw2 cups, chopped
  • Water1 cup
  • Cashews1/2 cup
  • Nutritional yeast1/4 cup
  • Spices, turmeric1 teaspoon
  • Spices, paprika1 teaspoon
  • Spices, chili powder1 teaspoon
  • Spices, garlic powder1 teaspoon
  • White miso paste1 teaspoon
  • Spices, black pepper1 pinch

Common allergens (USDA)

Recommended after 12 months old

Steps

  1. 1. Prepare the pasta according to the directions on the package, then set aside
  2. 2. Sauté the kale, tomatoes, broccoli until lightly cooked. Use 1-2 tablespoons of water at a time if needed to keep the veggies from sticking to the pan.
  3. 3. In a blender, combine the water, cashews, nutritional yeast, turmeric, black pepper, paprika, chili powder, garlic powder, and miso paste. Blend until smooth.
  4. 4. Add the veggies to the pot with the pasta. Pour over the cashew sauce, and stir. Cook the dish lightly until the sauce warms up, then serve.

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Veggie Mac & Cheese

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Complexity

Easy medium

Total Time

35 min

Serving Number

4

Age Suggestion: Baby-led Weaning (age-agnostic if not choking hazards)

main dishes,

eat more vegetables and fruits,

vegetables,

allergen intro (treenuts),

finger foods (blw),

toddler foods,

family foods

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🫀 cardiovascular health

🧠 brain development

👀 eyesight

💭 cognitive and neurodevelopmental

💊 supporting nutrition absorption

🚽 digestion

🔥 energy

🩸 blood health

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