Sweetheart's Pink Mac & Cheese! 💖
A fun, healthy, and festive dairy-free mac and cheese dish with a lovely pink color from beet juice, perfect for a special occasion like Valentine's Day!
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 box (7.25 oz) dairy-free mac and cheese (like Daiya)
- 1/4 cup fresh or canned beet juice (for natural pink color)
Instructions
- Start by cooking the pasta from your boxed mac and cheese kit according to the package directions. Cook it until it's perfectly al dente, meaning it's tender but still has a slight bite. Once done, drain the pasta and set it aside.
- Next, prepare the dairy-free cheese sauce following the instructions on your mac and cheese box. This usually involves mixing the cheese powder with a splash of plant-based milk and a dab of dairy-free butter.
- Once your warm cheese sauce is ready, remove it from the heat. Gradually stir in the beet juice, starting with just a small amount. Continue adding a bit at a time until you achieve your desired lovely pink shade.
- Gently mix the pink cheese sauce with your cooked, drained pasta until every noodle is beautifully coated. If needed, you can warm it gently on low heat for a minute or two, stirring constantly. Serve immediately and delight in this fun, healthy, and festive dish!
Notes
Feel free to adjust the amount of beet juice to achieve your desired pink shade.
Nutrition Information (per serving):
Calories: 135
Total Carbs: 18g
Fats: 3g
Protein: 3g
Calories: 135
Total Carbs: 18g
Fats: 3g
Protein: 3g
