Veggie Mac & Cheese
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.
- Suitable from
- Finger foods (BLW)
- Total time
- 35min
- Makes
- 4servings
- Iron
- 1.0mg
Easy/Medium to prepare
undefined min prep
adjustable below
per serving
Common allergens
Soy, Tree_nuts, WheatIntroduce one at a time.
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
Steps
Prepare the pasta according to the directions on the package, then set aside
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.
In a blender, combine the water, cashews, nutritional yeast, turmeric, black pepper, paprika, chili powder, garlic powder, and miso paste. Blend until smooth.
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.
Nutrition
Per serving, calculated from USDA data for the ingredients above.
- Calories
- 65kcal
- Protein
- 2.9g
- Fat
- 2.5g
- Carbs
- 8.6g
- Carbs50%
- Protein17%
- Fat33%
Good source of Vitamin K · Vitamin B12 · Vitamin B6 · Vitamin C
Ingredient health benefits
General associations for these ingredients, not claims about this recipe.
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Nutrition Facts
Estimated · 4 servings per recipe
Amount per serving
Calories
65
% Daily Value*
Estimated from USDA ingredient data. %DV uses the adult 2,000-calorie reference — children’s needs differ.