Name: Pressure-Cooker Mac & Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 8 ounces whole-wheat rotini (about 3 cups); 1.5 cups low-sodium vegetable or chicken broth; 0.75 cup low-fat milk; 0.5 teaspoon salt; 0.25 teaspoon ground pepper; 2 cups frozen baby broccoli florets, thawed and patted dry; 1 cup shredded extra-sharp Cheddar cheese; 2 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese

Pressure-Cooker Mac & Cheese

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Make a healthier version of classic macaroni and cheese with this recipe that adds broccoli for a nutritional boost and an easy way to eat more vegetables. Using an electric pressure cooker, such as the InstantPot, gets dinner on the table in just 30 minutes.

Devon O'Brien

Updated on June 8, 2018

Prep Time:

15 mins

Additional Time:

15 mins

Total Time:

30 mins

Servings:

Yield:

4 servings

Nutrition Profile:

Bone Health Healthy Aging Healthy Immunity Healthy Pregnancy High Calcium High Fiber High-Protein Low Added Sugars Low-Calorie Nut-Free Soy-Free Vegetarian

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Ingredients

8 ounces whole-wheat rotini (about 3 cups)
1 ½ cups low-sodium vegetable or chicken broth
¾ cup low-fat milk
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground pepper
2 cups frozen baby broccoli florets, thawed and patted dry
1 cup shredded extra-sharp Cheddar cheese
2 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese

Directions

Combine pasta, broth, milk, salt and pepper in an electric pressure cooker. Close and lock the lid. Cook at high pressure for 7 minutes.
Release the pressure. Add broccoli, Cheddar and cream cheese. Stir until the cheese has melted. Let stand for 5 minutes. Stir again and serve.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

390	Calories
16g	Fat
47g	Carbs
19g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Serving Size Generous 1 cup
Calories 390
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 47g	17%
Dietary Fiber 8g	30%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 19g	37%
Total Fat 16g	20%
Saturated Fat 9g	44%
Cholesterol 47mg	16%
Vitamin A 1631IU	33%
Vitamin C 33mg	37%
Folate 44mcg	11%
Sodium 611mg	27%
Calcium 310mg	24%
Iron 2mg	12%
Magnesium 70mg	17%
Potassium 295mg	6%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.