Macaroni cheese
"Follow our simple step-by-step video for a healthy take on this delicious comfort food. Can be enjoyed as a main or a side-dish"
Prep time:
20 min
Cook time:
20 min
Servings:
2 people
Health Score
High
Medium
Low
8.5 / 10
High score
Glycemic Index
Index
55
LowLoad
53
HighNutrition per serving:
| Calories | 620.58 kcal | 31% |
| Fat | 13.14 g | 19% |
| Carbs | 95.94 g | 37% |
| Sugars | 7.45 g | 8% |
| Protein | 29.27 g | 59% |
| Sodium | 455.78 mg | 23% |
| Fiber | 6.95 g | 25% |
Percent Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Glycemic Index 55 Low |
Glycemic Load 53 High |
Ingredients
250g (8oz) fresh spinach leaves washed
200g (7oz) dried macaroni
1 leek (about 75g) washed and diced
150g (5oz) quark (a type of fat-free soft cheese)
100ml (3½ fl oz) home-made or reduced-salt stock
½ tsp English mustard powder
25g (1oz) reduced fat mature Cheddar cheese finely grated
30g (2 tbsp) dried wholegrain breadcrumbs (made from half a slice of stale wholemeal bread or bread which has been baked till dry)
Directions
Read the directions for this recipe at bhf.org.uk
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