Nutritionist Trisha Mandes, MPHN joins us on "Making It Grow" and shares tips on healthy weight loss. One example is incorporating healthy plant-based meals like Plant-Based Powered Mac and Cheese into your diet. Plant-Based Powered Mac and Cheese Sauce by Miyoko Schinner of The Homemade Vegan Pantry: The Art of Making Your Own Staples and pasta dish recreated by Nutritionist, Trisha Mandes, MPHN of www.TrishaMandes.com
Powdered Cheese Sauce Ingredients:
- 3/4 C nutritional yeast
- 3/4 C oat flour 1/4 C tapioca flour
- 1 T paprika 2 tsp salt 2 tsp onion powder
- 1 1/2 tsp sugar 1 tsp powdered mustard
Pasta Ingredients:
- 100% whole grain pasta (whole wheat or brown rice or other)
- 1 head of broccoli, cut into florets 2 cups almond milk
Instructions for making powdered cheese mix:
- Place all powdered cheese ingredients in a large mixing bowl.
- Mix with a whisk until equally mixed
- Put in an airtight container, label it and store in the cupboard.
Instructions for making the mac and cheese:
- Cook pasta according to the instructions on the package.
- Steam broccoli.
- To make cheese sauce, bring almond milk and 2/3 cups of powdered cheese mix to a boil in a saucepan while vigorously whisking to blend it together.
- As soon as it comes to a boil immediately remove it from heat, and continue whisking.
- Place cooked pasta, broccoli and cheese sauce in a large bowl and toss until evenly coated with cheese.
- Then plate and enjoy.
🌱 Making It Grow is an award-winning program produced by SCETV and Clemson University. Host Amanda McNulty from Clemson Extension along with Clemson Extension Master Gardener State Coordinator Agent Terasa Lott plus other Extension Agents and featured guests offer research-based information on a variety of gardening, agricultural, and environmental topics, while also highlighting interesting places and products from around South Carolina.
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