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Baked Vegetable Macaroni Pie Recipe

May 22, 2020

This mac and cheese will make you swoon, and it even incorporates a classic baking technique. Whether you call it a macaroni pie or mac and cheese, this recipe is loaded with vegetables. Creamy and delicious, it can be enjoyed with a large plate of leafy greens on the side.

Baked Vegetable Macaroni Pie Recipe
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Baked Vegetable Macaroni Pie Recipe

Recipe by Maya Feller
Servings

6

servings
Prep time

15

minutes
Cooking time

35

minutes
Calories

378

kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 (16-ounce) package whole-wheat macaroni 

  • 1 small yellow onion, chopped

  • 2 garlic cloves, minced

  • 2 celery stalks, thinly sliced

  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

  • 2 tablespoons chickpea flour 1 cup fat-free milk

  • 2 cups grated reduced-fat sharp Cheddar cheese

  • 2 large zucchini, finely grated and squeezed dry

  • 2 roasted red peppers, chopped into 1/4-inch pieces

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
  • Add the macaroni and cook for 2 to 5 minutes, or until al dente.
  • Drain the macaroni, reserving 1 cup of the pasta water for the cheese sauce. Rinse under cold running water, and transfer to a large bowl.
  • In a large cast iron skillet, warm the pasta water over medium heat.
  • Add the onion, garlic, celery, and pepper. Cook for 3 to 5 minutes, or until the onion is translucent.
  • Add the chickpea flour slowly, mixing often.
  • Stir in the milk and cheese until a thick liquid is formed. It should be about the consistency of a smoothie.
  • Add the pasta to the cheese mixture along with the zucchini and red peppers. Mix thoroughly so the ingredients are evenly dispersed.
  • Cover the skillet tightly with aluminum foil, transfer to the oven, and bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the cheese is well melted.
  • Uncover and bake for 5 minutes, or until golden brown.

Notes

  • Serving size is 3/4 Cup

Nutrition Facts

6 servings per container

  • Amount Per ServingCalories378
  • % Daily Value *
  • Total Fat 4g 7%
    • Cholesterol 9mg 3%
    • Sodium 332mg 14%
    • Total Carbohydrate 67g 23%
      • Dietary Fiber 8g 32%
      • Sugars 6g
    • Protein 24g 48%

      * The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

      Maya Feller

      Maya Feller, MS, RD, CDN is the founder and lead dietitian at Maya Feller Nutrition. In her practice, her team provides medical nutrition therapy and nutrition coaching for cardiovascular disease, diabetes, mood disorders, developmental disabilities, disordered eating, and more. Maya believes in providing inclusive nutrition education from an anti-bias patient-centered, culturally humble approach to help people make informed food choices. Maya shares her approachable, food-based solutions with millions of people through regular speaking engagements, writing, her social platforms, and as a national nutrition expert on Good Morning America, is a Healthline Medical Advisor, and on the advisory board for SHAPE and Parents, as well as appearing on TODAY Show, Tamron Hall, and in The New York Times, mindbodygreen, Well+Good, Food Network, Martha Stewart, Real Simple, Good Housekeeping, Cooking Light, Eating Well, Prevention, Glamour, SELF, and more. She is the author of The Southern Comfort Food Diabetes Cookbook: Over 100 Recipes for a Healthy Life and Eating from Our Roots: 80+ Healthy Home-Cooked Favorites from Cultures Around the World (goop Press, January 24, 2023).

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