Description
A creamy, lighter mac and cheese packed with tender broccoli, made entirely in one pot for an easy and wholesome weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz elbow macaroni
- 3 cups broccoli florets (chopped small)
- 2 cups low-fat milk
- 1 cup vegetable broth
- 1.5 cups sharp cheddar cheese (shredded)
- 0.5 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot and sauté garlic until fragrant.
- Add pasta, milk, and broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce to simmer.
- Stir frequently and cook 8–10 minutes.
- Add broccoli halfway through cooking and continue until pasta is tender.
- Reduce heat and stir in shredded cheddar until melted.
- Remove from heat and fold in Greek yogurt.
- Season with salt and pepper. Serve warm.
Notes
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 48 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
Keywords: One Pot Healthy Broccoli, Mac and Cheese, Broccoli Recipe