Yesterday, as we were all iced in, all I could think about was wanting some warm comfort food to go along with my lazy day on the couch. However, I wanted to make it at least somewhat healthy since after all I was being super lazy (on my off day from training) and had no intentions of getting outside even to walk. That is when I came across a “healthy” mac ‘n cheese recipe. I will admit, it isn’t quite as good as the real thing but it definitely fit my craving.
Ingredients:
Whole wheat elbows (or whatever kind you like)
2 cup 2% or low fat shredded cheese (I recommend using sharp cheddar)
1/2 cup plain low fat greek yogurt
Salt and Pepper to taste
Onion Powder and Garlic Powder (I used a very minimal amount but it is up to you)
Directions:
1. Cook pasta according to box directions.
2. Drain pasta but save about 1cup of the drained water.
3. Place pasta and about a 1/4-1/2cup of the water back in the pot.
4. Stir in cheese till melted.
5. Add greek yogurt and seasonings.
5. If too thick add a little more water, if not, serve and enjoy!
I added a turkey sausage and a little fruit on the side to make mine a more complete meal.
Happy Cooking!
Eat Train Love 365 