Zucchini Avocado Mac and Cheese

Name: Zucchini Avocado Mac and Cheese
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 6 cups
Ingredients: 8 oz. elbow macaroni (about 4-5 cups cooked); 1 zucchini, quartered; 1 bunch fresh basil, discard stems; 1 large avocado, diced; 2 Tbsp. unsalted butter, divided; 1 Tbsp. all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup milk; 1 cup frozen spinach, slightly thawed; 1/2 cup Velveeta cheddar cheese (or cheese of choice)*; 1 Tbsp. nutritional yeast; salt and pepper to taste; 2 tsp. red pepper chili flakes (optional); 1/2 cup fresh cherry tomatoes, halved; 2 Tbsp. shredded Mozzarella cheese

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Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings
6 cups
Calories
302 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
American

Zucchini Avocado Mac and Cheese

Ulric Williams

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The best green mac you'll ever have! Zucchini, avocado, spinach, and it's so cheesy!

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Ingredients

Servings

8 oz. elbow macaroni (about 4-5 cups cooked)
1 zucchini, quartered
1 bunch fresh basil, discard stems
1 large avocado, diced
2 Tbsp. unsalted butter, divided
1 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
1/2 cup milk
1 cup frozen spinach, slightly thawed
1/2 cup Velveeta cheddar cheese (or cheese of choice)*
1 Tbsp. nutritional yeast
salt and pepper to taste
2 tsp. red pepper chili flakes (optional)
1/2 cup fresh cherry tomatoes, halved
2 Tbsp. shredded Mozzarella cheese

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Instructions

Cook the macaroni according to package directions and set pasta aside.
Bring a medium pot of water to boil, boil quartered zucchini for 10-15 minutes or until fork tender. Once boiled, drain water.
Process the zucchini in a food processor. Then add in the avocado and basil and blend again until smooth. Set aside.
In a skillet over medium heat, melt 1 Tbsp. butter and flour to make a roux. Then add in the milk, zucchini/avocado mixture, spinach, and the other Tbsp. butter. Stir until mixed.
Add in the cheese, nutritional yeast, salt and pepper (and red pepper chili flakes if using) and stir until cheese melts. Lastly add in the cooked macaroni and cherry tomatoes. Mix well until noodles are coated. Serve warm and top with shredded mozzarella cheese.