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Vegetable Mac and Cheese and Greens with Pesto Vinaigrette
 

December 14th 2010

Contributed by: Jamie Geller

 

 

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Recipe

Vegetable Mac and Cheese and Greens with Pesto Vinaigrette

Times

  • Prep Time : 5 minutes min
  • Cook Time : 45 minutes min
  • Ready Time : 50 min

Servings

8

Ingredients

  • freshly ground black pepper
  • 10 medium carrots, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher salt
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 8 cups cooked whole wheat macaroni pasta or brown riceheat noodles
  • 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained
  • 2 cups reduced fat shredded cheddar cheese
  • 4 tablespoons store bought pesto
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice or red wine vinegar
  • 2 (9-ounce) bags mixed salad greens, washed
  • kosher salt

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 F. Grease a 13×9-inch baking dish and set aside.
  2. In a medium saucepan, cover carrots with water and bring to a boil over medium high heat. Reduce to a simmer and cook until tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Drain.
  3. In a food processor, combine carrots, butter and salt and pulse to chop. While processor is running, slowly add olive oil and puree until smooth. In a large bowl, combine carrot puree with noodles, tomatoes and cheese. Transfer to prepared baking dish and bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until cheese is melted and top is lightly browned.
  4. While the mac and cheese is baking, make salad. In a small dish, whisk together pesto, olive oil and lemon juice. Toss with lettuce and season to taste.

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Jamie Geller is the only cookbook author who wants to get you out of the kitchen – not because she doesn’t love food – but because she has tons to do. As “The Bride Who Knew Nothing” Jamie found her niche as everybody’s favorite cook next-door. Specializing in scrumptious meals that are a snap to prepare, she authored the Quick & Kosher Cookbook series and is co- founder of the Kosher Media Network, which recently launched the Joy of Kosher with Jamie Geller magazine and companion website JoyofKosher.com, a social network for foodies. Jamie hosts the popular Quick & Kosher cooking show online at youtube.com/joyofkosher and on-air on JLTV. Jamie and her “hubby” live in Monsey, NY. Their five children give her plenty of reasons to get out of the kitchen — fast.

 

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2 Responses to Vegetable Mac and Cheese and Greens with Pesto Vinaigrette

  1. avatar joan s. says:

    what are the 8 cups of brown rice used for? it’s an awful lot of rice ! how many does this serve?

    • avatar Jamie Geller says:

      hi there this serves 8 – now instead of pasta you can use 8 cups cooked brown rice if you like so this would be like a rice and cheese dish – just a diff twist but it’s either pasta OR rice not both.

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