Learn how to make healthier versions of foods you love...the ones that might not be so good for you. Like Mac & Cheese. Or Pizza. Try a nut-based cheese sauce that will give you the healthy fat you need without all the saturated fats of dairy products.
Ingredients:
2 Farmhouse Chili Luna Burgers
1 Bunch Chard, washed and chopped
8 oz. Dry Macaroni or Rotini Whole Wheat Pasta
“Cheez” sauce
1 cup cashews
1 tsp. garlic powder
1 tsp. onion powder
1 tsp.paprika
¼ tsp. pepper
½ tsp. salt (or more if cashews are unsalted)
1 tbs. lemon juice
1 tbs. prepared mustard
½ cup water
Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add a pinch of salt to water. Add chopped chard and dry pasta to boiling water, following preparation time on pasta package.
In a nonstick skillet, heat Luna Burgers as directed on package. Crumble while heating. Set aside.
Prepare the “Cheez” sauce: In a food processor or blender, process the cashews until very fine. Add all additional ingredients and process until creamy. Set aside.
When pasta is cooked, drain pasta/chard mixture and return to pot. Stir in Luna Burger crumbles and “Cheez” sauce. Add a little extra water or non-dairy milk if if you prefer a thinner sauce.
Enjoy with a fresh side salad! Serves 2-3