Lunch: Veggie Mac-and-Cheese Recipe | MyRecipes

This recipe includes fertility superfoods such as:

Broccoli

Health and fertility benefits of Veggie Mac-and-Cheese Recipe | MyRecipes

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

8 ounces uncooked elbow macaroni
1 cup chopped fresh broccoli
1 cup diced yellow squash
1/2 cup diced carrots
1 small purple onion, diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 (7-ounce) jar roasted red bell peppers, drained and diced
1 (16-ounce) container ricotta cheese
1 (12-ounce) can evaporated milk
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
3 plum tomatoes, sliced
1/3 cup Italian-seasoned breadcrumbs
1/2 cup (2 ounces) shredded Romano cheese

Instructions

Cook macaroni in a Dutch oven according to package directions; drain and set aside.
Sauté broccoli and next 4 ingredients in hot oil in Dutch oven over medium heat 3 to 4 minutes or until tender. Remove from heat; add macaroni, bell pepper, and next 5 ingredients, stirring until blended. Stir in beaten eggs.
Pour mixture into a lightly greased 13- x 9-inch baking dish. Top with tomato slices; sprinkle with breadcrumbs and Romano cheese.
Bake, covered, at 350 ° for 15 minutes; uncover and bake 20 more minutes or until golden. Serve warm.

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