Thai Mac And Cheese Recipe

Name: Thai Mac And Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb whole wheat pasta; 1 tablespoon salt; 3 tablespoons butter; 2 tablespoons coconut oil; 1 medium jalapeno, coarsely chopped, with some seeds to taste; 1 medium gingerroot, peeled and coarsely chopped; 4 garlic cloves, peeled and coarsely chopped; 1 medium onion, diced; 1 medium red bell pepper, diced; 1/4 cup whole wheat flour; 4 ounces Thai red curry paste; 15 ounces coconut milk (not light); 2 cups vegetable broth; 8 ounces cheddar cheese, grated; 8 ounces monterey jack cheese, grated; 3/4 cup breadcrumbs; 2 tablespoons coconut oil, melted; 1/4 lb fresh spinach, chopped

Servings: persons

1 lb whole wheat pasta
1 tablespoon salt
3 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons coconut oil
1 medium jalapeno, coarsely chopped, with some seeds to taste
1 medium gingerroot, peeled and coarsely chopped
4 garlic cloves, peeled and coarsely chopped
1 medium onion, diced
1 medium red bell pepper, diced
1/4 cup whole wheat flour
4 ounces Thai red curry paste
15 ounces coconut milk (not light)
2 cups vegetable broth
8 ounces cheddar cheese, grated
8 ounces monterey jack cheese, grated
3/4 cup breadcrumbs
2 tablespoons coconut oil, melted
1/4 lb fresh spinach, chopped

1
Boil 4 quarts of water. Add salt and pasta, and cook to box instructions, about 7 minutes. Drain.
2
Place garlic, ginger, and jalapeno in food processor and pulse until minced.
3
Heat the broiler to high.
4
In a large pot, melt butter and 2 tbsp coconut oil over medium-high heat. Saute the onion and red pepper until starting to soften, about 5-7 minutes. Add garlic mixture and cook for an additional minute.
5
Whisk in the flour and continue whisking for about 1 minute. Add the curry paste and keep whisking until combined.
6
Add coconut milk and broth. Bring to a boil, whisking constantly, and then turn down to a simmer. Simmer until the mixture thickens, whisking occasionally, about 5 minutes.
7
Off heat, whisk in the cheeses and spinach and stir until melted. Add the pasta and toss to combine.
8
Toss the panko with the melted coconut oil.
9
To assemble, pour mac and cheese into a broiler-safe casserole dish, sprinkle with topping, and broil until browned.

1431

kcal

Calories

Fat

150

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb whole wheat pasta, 1 tablespoon salt, 3 tablespoons butter, 2 tablespoons coconut oil, and more.

Yes, Thai Mac And Cheese falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Thai Mac And Cheese

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