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    Decadent Green Mac-n-Cheese (avocado/broccoli based)

    By Danielle Shea-Tan, MS, CHHC
    Functional Family Nutritionist

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    Decadent Green Mac-n-Cheese (avocado/broccoli based) | Move over green juice, there’s a new favorite in town. Green Mac-n-Cheese is taking over the dinner table by storm!
    For Babies: BLW
    Decadent Green Mac-n-Cheese (avocado/broccoli based) For Babies: BLW
    For Babies: Traditional
    Decadent Green Mac-n-Cheese (avocado/broccoli based) For Babies: Traditional
    For Toddlers
    Decadent Green Mac-n-Cheese (avocado/broccoli based) For Toddlers
    For Grown Ups
    Decadent Green Mac-n-Cheese (avocado/broccoli based) For Grown Ups

    Traditional homemade mac-n-cheese is creamy, comforting and oh so yummy, but it may leave your family feeling sluggish and sleepy. Mixing up your mac-n-cheese occasions with this recipe will keep your family (and their bodies) happy and begging for more! Danielle’s recipe features a new way to use broccoli and is loaded with heart-healthy fats from avocado and olive oil. Many people are unaware that broccoli offers much more than just fiber and vitamin K; these cruciferous florets contain protein and a healthy dose of vitamin A, C and folate. Mix the creamy green sauce into lentil pasta for a high protein meal or use zucchini noodles for a lighter version.

    Decadent Green Mac-n-Cheese (avocado/broccoli based)

    Yields
    Yields

    3.5 - 4 cups

    Cook Time
    Cook Time

    7-9 minutes

    Total Time
    Total Time

    20 minutes

    Ingredients
    • 1 avocado pitted
    • 1 1/2 C broccoli
    • 1 basil or flat leaf parsley, or 1 C
    • 3-4 garlic
    • 1/2 C pine nuts (replace with ½ cup avocado for nut allergy)
    • 2 Tbs. lemon juice about 1/2 lemon
    • 1/2 C extra virgin olive oil
    • ¼ Tsp. Celtic sea salt
    • Black Pepper to desired taste
    • 2 cups your favorite nutrient-dense noodle such as zucchini noodles or lentil pasta 
    Optional

    Allergens: pine nuts

    Directions
    1. Rinse, chop & steam broccoli until fork tender (approximately 6-8 minutes). 
    2. Prepare lentil pasta as directed or saute zucchini noodles in olive oil until tender. 
    3. In a food processor, blend avocado, steamed broccoli, basil (or parsley), garlic, olive oil and pine nuts. Puree until smooth. Remove ¼ cup portion for baby. 
    4. Add salt and lemon juice and puree again. Taste and adjust flavors as desired with additional sea salt, pepper or lemon juice - be sure to add in small increments. 
    5. In large bowl, mix noodles & creamy green sauce. Serve warm!

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    Decadent Green Mac-n-Cheese (avocado/broccoli based) For Babies: Baby Led Weaning
    For Babies: BLW

    This creamy dish provides your baby with a new way to enjoy brain boosting foods like broccoli and avocado!

    Portion Size:
    1 - 2 tablespoons
    Ingredients:

    creamy green “cheese” sauce, lentil pasta

    Serving TipsServing Tip(s):

     You can serve this dish two different ways for your baby to enjoy! Use the mini mat to serve the green sauce as a “dip” alongside large lentil pasta shapes such as fusilli. Or, toss some pasta in green sauce to coat it and then serve a few pieces of plain lentil pasta and “green cheesy” pasta in a tiny mat. Let baby eat as much or as little as she wants. Remember this is a new flavor combination so if baby doesn’t take to it today, she may love it tomorrow! 

    Decadent Green Mac-n-Cheese (avocado/broccoli based) For Babies: Traditional
    For Babies: Traditional

    Your little eater doesn’t need the “mac” in this vegan mac-n-cheese dish. Serve this bold green sauce solo or alongside your favorite pureed protein.

    Portion Size:
    1 - 2 tablespoons
    Ingredients:

    creamy green “cheese” sauce

    Serving TipsServing Tip(s):

    The creamy texture of this green cheese sauce might be just right for your baby. If she is not yet ready for thicker purees, use a blender and your preferred liquid such as breast milk or water to thin the mixture as needed. Serve in a tiny bowl. 

    Decadent Green Mac-n-Cheese (avocado/broccoli based) For Toddlers
    For Toddlers

     Families and little ones have also nicknamed this dish “hulk” mac-n-cheese!

    Portion Size:
    2 - 4 tablespoons
    Ingredients:

    creamy green “cheese” sauce, salt, lemon, lentil pasta

    Serving TipsServing Tip(s):

    Prepare green sauce with salt and lemon as instructed in the directions. Then,  have fun serving this dish multiple ways for your toddler to test drive. Toss some lentil pasta in the creamy green sauce while also keeping some lentil pasta plain without the  sauce. In the happy mat, serve pasta and green sauce in one section, plain pasta in another section and green sauce by itself “for dipping” in the third section. Let your toddler eat as little or as much as he wants of any food format. 

    Decadent Green Mac-n-Cheese (avocado/broccoli based) For Grown Ups
    For Grown-Ups

    A creamy mac-n-cheese you can enjoy without any guilt!

    Portion Size:
    1 - 1 1/2 cups
    Ingredients:

    creamy green sauce, salt, lemon, lentil pasta

    Serving TipsServing Tip(s):

     Prepare the green sauce with salt and lemon as instructed. Toss with lentil pasta and serve warm. Add salt to taste as needed.

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    Functional Family Nutritionist

    Danielle Shea-Tan, MS, CHHC

    Danielle is passionate about helping families ditch processed foods and start making real, wholesome food that is both simple and delicious. She blows our minds with fascinating "nutritional nuggets" about foods and herbs.

    Danielle has written a book called "52 Small Changes for the Family," an inspiring guide that helps families make one small change each week to improve their overall happiness and health.

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