Sweet Potato Mac and Cheese

Featured in the Honolulu Star-Advertiser on February 15, 2017.

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Ingredients:

Sweet Potato Mac and Cheese

  • Non-stick cooking spray
  • 1 large firm sweet potato, peeled, spiralized into flat crescents and cut into half moons
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 tablespoon coconut flour
  • 1/3 cup low-fat milk
  • 1/2 cup grated sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese

Directions:

  1. In a large skillet, coat with cooking spray and add sweet potato noodles.
  2. Cook on medium heat, tossing frequently, until slightly tender, 5-7 minutes; remove from pan.
  3. Melt butter in skillet.
  4. Add in coconut flour and whisk together until flour absorbs butter and becomes thick and fragrant.
  5. Add in milk and whisk until mixture thickens.
  6. Add in cheese and stir again to combine.
  7. Once the cheese has melted add in sweet potato noodles and gently toss.
  8. Simmer for 1-3 minutes; adding more milk if needed.
  9. Turn off heat and divide into bowls.

Makes 3 servings.

Approximate Nutrient Analysis per serving:
260 calories, 18 g fat, 11 g saturated fat, 45 mg cholesterol, 350 mg sodium, 16 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 5 g sugar, 9 g protein

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