The recipe "No Mac" 'n Cheese

Made From Scratch Recipes

"No Mac" 'n Cheese recipe is a Lunch meal that takes 8 minutes to make. If you enjoy for Lunch, you will like "No Mac" 'n Cheese!

"No Mac" 'n Cheese


"No Mac" 'n Cheese

A little lunch-dish I came up with when I was facing cravings for mac 'n cheese. Easy to throw together for one (or multiply for dinner). This recipe is best prepared when wheatberries and beans are cooked ahead of time.This is a great satisfying meal to quench a mac 'n cheese craving, with the added bonus of protein from the beans and wheatberries, low-calorie swiss cheese, and a full serving of veggies!

What Course Is "No Mac" 'n Cheese?

"No Mac" 'n Cheese is for Lunch.


How Long Does "No Mac" 'n Cheese Recipe Take To Prepare?

"No Mac" 'n Cheese takes 5 minutes to prepare.


How Long Does "No Mac" 'n Cheese Recipe Take To Cook?

"No Mac" 'n Cheese takes 8 minutes to cook.


How Many Servings Does "No Mac" 'n Cheese Recipe Make?

"No Mac" 'n Cheese makes 1 servings.


What Are The Ingredients For "No Mac" 'n Cheese Recipe?

The ingredients for "No Mac" 'n Cheese are:

1/3 cup cooked Wheatberries
1/3 cup cooked chickpeas (garbanzo beans, or other white bean)
1 cup grated zucchini (with skin- about 1/2 medium zucchini)
6 grape tomatoes, sliced in half (or as many as you like)
1 tsp minced garlic
1 tsp Olive Oil
2 Laughing Cow Light Creamy Swiss Cheese wedges, any flavors
Salt & Pepper to taste


How Do I Make "No Mac" 'n Cheese?

Here is how you make "No Mac" 'n Cheese:

Heat oil in a small pot. Add garlic and brown until fragrant.Add grape tomatoes, and simmer, smashing tomatoes a bit to cook thoroughly (about 2 minutes). Then add grated zucchini, and mix, cooking another 2 minutes or so.Slice the cheese wedges into chunks and add to the vegetable mixture, and stir until cheese has mostly melted and combined. Then add in cooked wheatberries and chickpeas. Mix until well coated. Season with salt and pepper to taste.Serving Size: Makes one serving (approx. 1.5 cups).Number of Servings: 1Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user FIT-WHIT.


What's The Nutritional Info For "No Mac" 'n Cheese?

The nutritional information for "No Mac" 'n Cheese is:

  • Servings Per Recipe: 1
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 353.0
  • Total Fat: 10.7 g
  • Cholesterol: 20.0 mg
  • Sodium: 531.6 mg
  • Total Carbs: 30.5 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 10.0 g
  • Protein: 15.3 g

More Online Recipes

Appetizers, Soups & Salads, Asian, Beef & Pork, Birthday, Breakfast, Brunch, Christmas, Cookout, Dessert, Dinner, Fish, French, German, Indian, Italian, Kids, Lunch, Mexican, Party, Picnic, Poultry, Salad, Sandwich, Side Dish, Side Items, Slow Cooker, Snack, Soup, Spanish, Thanksgiving, Vegetarian

Online Recipes Of The Day