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Quick Veggie Mac and Cheese in a bowl with a fork

Quick Veggie Mac and Cheese

This stovetop mac and cheese only takes 20 minutes and is packed with broccoli, carrots, spinach, and two types of cheese.
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword Mac and Cheese, Vegetables, Veggie, Veggie Mac and Cheese
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 4 Servings
Calories 400kcal
Author Megan

Ingredients

  • 8 oz elbow macaroni
  • 2 cups of raw broccoli florets
  • 1 carrot peeled and sliced, about ½ cup
  • 2 cups spinach
  • 2 tablespoon butter
  • 1 shallot minced
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • 1 ¼ cups low-fat milk
  • 1 cup chicken or vegetable broth
  • 4 oz mild cheddar cheese 1 cup
  • 3 oz Gruyere or Smoked Gouda ¾ cup
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • Pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add macaroni. After the macaroni has been cooking for 4 minutes add in the broccoli florets and carrots, cook for another 4 minutes. Then add in the spinach and cook for an additional 30 seconds. Drain the pasta and set aside.
  • While the pasta cooks melt butter over medium heat in a large skillet.  Add minced shallot and garlic and cook 1 minute, or until fragrant.
  • Add flour and cook over low heat stirring with a whisk. Cook for 2-3 minute, until light brown.
  • Whisk in milk and broth. Continue to whisk until it becomes thick (about 3-5 minutes), remove from heat, and mix in the cheese. Add salt and pepper.
  • Mix in the macaroni and vegetables.
  • Serve immediately,

Notes

Chop all the vegtables ahead of time to make cooking less stressful.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Serving | Calories: 400kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 16.7g