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Who doesn't love comfort food like Mac 'n Cheese? This recipe has a surprise ingredient to boost its nutritional content!
8 ounces whole-grain macaroni noodles, uncooked
1 tablespoon butter spread
1 tablespoon whole-wheat flour
10 ounce bag (2 cups) cubed frozen butternut squash, thawed
2 ounces (½ cup packed) reduced-fat shredded cheddar cheese
Sea salt, to taste
Before you begin: Wash your hands.
Calories: 300; Total Fat: 6g; Saturated Fat: 2.5g; Trans Fat: 0g; Cholesterol: 10mg; Sodium: 290mg; Total Carbohydrate: 53g; Dietary Fiber: 6g; Sugars: 2g; Protein: 13g.
Dawn Jackson Blatner, RDN, CSSD, is a registered dietitian nutritionist and author.
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