Monday, February 13, 2012

Healthier Baked Veggie Tuna Mac

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Servings: Approximately 8
Kitchen Tools: 10"x8" baking pan (mine is from Ikea)

INGREDIENTS
1 box of Mac and Cheese (I used Trader Joe's this time, but my favorite is Annies)
1 head of broccoli separated into florets with short stems
1/2 cup cooked spinach
3 baby bella mushrooms minced
6 green onions chopped (reserve 1 tbsp for topping)
1 2.5 oz packet of tuna (don't get the canned stuff it isn't good for you!)
4 tbsp of no fat Greek yogurt (replaces the milk in the mac and cheese recipe)
2 tbsp of butter
1/4 cup cheese
1/4 cup cheesy Italian breadcrumbs
2 tsp dill
Salt and pepper to taste (I use garlic salt)
Paprika and Parsley flakes for topping

DIRECTIONS
1. Boil the amount of water indicated on the mac and cheese box and then add the macaroni.
2. While the water is boiling and the macaroni is cooking, place raw spinach into skillet with a few tbsp of water and cover. This will cook down considerably so you can fill the skillet up.
3. Cut the head of broccoli into short florets and add to the skillet.
4. Chop the green onion and reserve about a tsp for topping.
5. When the macaroni is cooked, drain it and return it to the stove over low heat.
6. Add the 2 tbsp of butter, cheese mix, and 4 tbsp of Greek yogurt, mix well.
7. Add the dill, tuna, cooked veggies, and mushrooms to the mac and cheese. Add salt and pepper to taste. Mix well.
8. Turn on the broiler function of your oven.
9. Place the mixture in an 10"x8" baking dish and add 1/4 cup breadcrumb, 1/4 cup cheese, reserved green onions, and sprinkle paprika and parsley flakes on top.
10. Place under broiler for about 5-10 minutes, or until brown and bubbling.

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