Lunch: Cauliflower Mac 'n' Cheese

This baked mac n' cheese hides cauliflower and carrots in the cheese sauce, making it a perfect meal for picky kids.

This recipe includes fertility superfoods such as:

Broccoli

Health and fertility benefits of Cauliflower Mac 'n' Cheese

Broccoli is one of the non-starchy vegetables that has a very low glycemic index (GI), which is beneficial for reducing blood sugar levels. Broccoli is also a source of DIM (Diindolymethane). Diindolymethane is very effective in reducing the testosterone levels in the body, an action that would automatically curb male dominant features and regulate the estrogen levels in the system.

Ingredients

1 head cauliflower
4 medium carrots
1 c. unsalted vegetable broth
1/4 c. reduced-fat cream cheese (Neufchâtel)
1 tsp. Dijon mustard
1 pinch cayenne (ground red) pepper
3/4 c. Gruyère cheese
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. Pepper
12 oz. elbow macaroni
8 oz. small broccoli florets
2 medium plum tomatoes
1/4 c. Parmesan cheese

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Heat 8-quart sauce pot of salted water to boiling on high.
Add cauliflower and carrots to boiling water. Cook 15 minutes or until very tender.
Meanwhile, in blender, combine broth, cream cheese, mustard, cayenne, Gruyère, salt, and black pepper. With slotted spoon, transfer vegetables to blender. Purée until very smooth.
Add pasta to same sauce pot of boiling water. Cook half the time that label directs; adding broccoli during last minute of cooking. Drain; return to pot. Stir in cauliflower sauce and half of tomatoes. Spread in 2 1/2-quart shallow baking dish. Top with remaining cheeses and tomatoes.
Bake 35 minutes or until golden brown on top and heated through.

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