Fit Foodie Finds · by Emily Richter★ 5.0 (3)
Quinoa Mac and Cheese
NUTRITION · PER SERVING60M COOK
CAL 33%·PRO 60%
CARBS 41G25% OF CAL
4G FIBER29G OTHER8G TOTAL SUGAR
FAT 41G57% OF CAL
16G SAT26G UNSAT
BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV
Cooked quinoa mixed with a cheese sauce containing kale, bacon, and jalapeño for a hearty, protein-rich take on creamy mac and cheese.
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Nutrition & ingredients
Ingredients
serves 6- 1.5 cups uncooked quinoa (rinsed)
- 3 cups chicken broth (or vegetable broth)
- 1/4 cup + 1 tablespoon olive oil (divided)
- 1/2 medium white onion (minced)
- 1/2 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1/4 cup minced jalapeño peppers (seeded (about 2 small or 1 large jalapeño)*)
- 1/3 cup white whole wheat flour
- 2 cups 2% milk
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 3 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
- 4 cups chopped kale (packed)
- diced cooked bacon (for serving*)
At a glance
PER SERVING · TIME 60M
CAL 33%·PRO 60%
CARBS 41G25% OF CAL
4G FIBER29G OTHER8G TOTAL SUGAR
FAT 41G57% OF CAL
16G SAT26G UNSAT
BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV
Complete estimate · 100% of estimated mass resolved
All countable ingredients resolved. Figures are per serving.
- Prep
- 30m
- Cook
- 30m
- Sodium
- 1394mg
- Total sugar
- 8g
Added sugar is not shown when one or more ingredients lack reliable added-sugar evidence.
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving.
Vitamins & minerals
- Potassium
- 527mg
- Calcium
- 568mg
- Iron
- 3mg
Estimated from ingredients; USDA coverage varies by food.
- PREP
- 30M
- SODIUM
- 1394MG
- ESTIMATE
- COMPLETE
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving. 100% of estimated mass resolved.