Mac and Cheese Florentine

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Mac and Cheese Florentine

 

Recipe By :Robin Robertson

Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00

Categories : Crockpot Main Dishes

Vegan

 

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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8 ounces elbow macaroni

10 ounces frozen spinach -- chopped, cooked according to

package directions, well drained

2 tablespoons olive oil -- *see Note

1 medium yellow onion -- chopped

1/2 cup cashews -- unsalted, raw

1 3/4 cups water

1 1/2 cups white beans -- if canned - drained & rinsed

1 tablespoon white miso -- optional

2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice

1/4 teaspoon dry mustard

1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper -- 1/2 " cubes

1 pinch ground nutmeg

salt -- *see Note

1/2 cup dry breadcrumbs

 

1. Cook the macaroni in boiling water until al dente, about 8 minutes.

Drain and place in a large bowl. Add spinach and toss to combine. Set

aside.

 

2. Heat the oil (or water or broth) in a skillet and cook the onion until

softened, about 5 minutes.

 

3. Grind the cashews to a powder in a blender or food processor, add 1 cup

of water and blend until smooth. Add the onions, beans, miso paste, the

remaining 3/4 cup water, lemon juice, mustard, cayenne, nutmeg, and season

with salt (see note). Blend until smooth, taste to adjust seasonings and

salt. Pour over the macaroni and spinach and mix well.

 

4. Transfer the mixture to an oiled 4-quart slow cooker. Cover and cook on

low for 3 hours.

 

5. Close to serving time, heat the remaining oil in a skillet and add the

breadcrumbs, mix well to coat the crumbs. Cook and stir for 3-4 minutes to

toast. When ready to serve, sprinkle the crumbs on top of the casserole.

 

Source:

" Fresh From the Vegetarian Slow Cooker "

Copyright:

" 2004 "

T(cooking):

" 3:00 "

 

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Per Serving: 707 Calories; 17g Fat (21.7%

calories from fat); 32g Protein; 109g Carbohydrate; 17g Dietary Fiber; 0mg

Cholesterol; 348mg Sodium. Exchanges: 7 Grain(Starch); 1 1/2 Lean Meat; 1

Vegetable; 0 Fruit; 3 Fat.

 

NOTES : This yummy, comfort-food casserole is so rich and flavorful, it's

hard to believe it's good for you. The creamy sauce is made with

pureed white beans and cashews, resulting in loads of protein and

flavor without a speck of dairy. The addition of spinach an easy

one-dish meal that is especially suited to lazy summer suppers

when you might enjoy a comforting casserole but don't want to turn

on the oven.

---- Robin Robertson

 

 

* notes

To make this dish low fat omit the oil and sauté the vegetables in

water or broth. Omit the oil on the breadcrumbs and just toast in a

dry pan.

 

Omit salt if using miso, which is already salty.

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