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Totally Healthy Fake Out Spinach Avocado Mac and Cheese

A sneaky way to get kinds (and some adults) to eat their leafy greens. Creamy spinach and avocado pasta that has the feel of mac and cheese.
Prep Time 8 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes

Ingredients

  • 12 Ounces Cooked Whole Wheat/Gluten Free Small Shell Noodles
  • 4 Cups Fresh Spinach
  • ½ Avocado cubed
  • ¼ Cup Olive Oil
  • ¼ Teaspoon Salt
  • ¼ Teaspoon Black Pepper
  • ¼ Teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 2 Tablespoons Non-Fat Plain Greek Yogurt
  • 1 Tablespoon Low-Sodium Vegetable/Chicken Stock
  • OPTIONAL: 1 Tablespoon Low-Fat Shredded Mozzarella Cheese

Instructions

  1. Add the spinach to a food processor. Pulse until finely chopped. Add in the avocado, olive oil, seasonings, Greek yogurt, and stock. Puree until smooth.
  2. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and then add noodles. Cook noodles according to packaging instructions. Drain pasta and set off to the side to slightly cool in the colander.
  3. Add the cooked noodles back to the pot they were cooked in, add the sauce to the pot, and then mix until evenly coated. Serve warm.