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Pregnancy Enhanced Box Mac and Cheese

Serving Size

2

Ingredients

  • 1 box mac and cheese (such as Goodles)
  • 2-3 chicken sausage links, sliced into rounds (unless vegetarian)
  • 2 cups broccoli florets, washed and chopped
  • 2 tablespoon butter (for mac and cheese)
  • 1 tbsp olive oil (for broccoli)
  • ½ teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder (or seasoning of choice)
  • ½ lemon, juiced

Directions

  • Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook the mac and cheese according to the package instructions. Once done, drain and set aside.
  • While the pasta is cooking, heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the sliced chicken sausage and sauté for 3-4 minutes, until browned.
  • Add the chopped broccoli to the pan with the chicken sausage. Stir well and season with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice. Cover and cook for 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the broccoli is tender.
  • Either mix the cooked mac and cheese with the chicken sausage and broccoli in the pan, stirring until well combined, or serve them separately as pictured.

Notes

Substitutions: Broccoli can be swapped for another vegetable like spinach, peas, or bell peppers. Chicken sausage can be replaced with regular sausage, tofu, or another protein of choice. Mac and cheese: Protein and fiber content will vary depending on the brand of mac and cheese used. Goodles is a great option, offering 15g of protein and 7g of fiber per cup. It is a good option on its own if you are struggling with nausea.

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