Comfort Food Can Be Healthy Too: Try This Dairy-Free Mac and Cheese

When the fall weather starts to get cold, you've got to enjoy some cheesy, but healthy, comfort food. Indulge (guilt-free, of course) with this gluten- and dairy-free mac and cheese with a fresh herb twist.

Savory Marjoram Mac and Cheese

Serves 4Ingredients

3/4 lb. gluten-free elbow macaroni

3 tablespoons dairy-free butter

1 medium Vidalia onion, thinly sliced

1/3 cup all-purpose gluten-free flour

3 1/2 cups almond milk

1/4 teaspoon sea salt

1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

2 cups fresh baby spinach

1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes

1/4 tsp. finely chopped fresh marjoram

1 package Go Veggie! Dairy-Free Mexican Cheese Shreds

2 tablespoons Go Veggie! Vegan Parmesan

Directions

1. Cook macaroni according to package directions.

2. In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat; add onion and cook for 5 minutes or until translucent.

3. Add flour and cook for another 3 minutes, stirring often. Add dairy-free milk, sea salt, and pepper, continue to mix and cook until mixture comes to a boil, approximately 10 minutes. Reduce heat to low and cook for another 15 minutes, stirring often.

4. Add spinach, red pepper flakes, marjoram, and cheese. Cook for another 5 minutes, stirring often. Add in cooked macaroni; gently toss to combine.

5. Top with Parmesan.

6. Serve immediately.

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Photo: Amie Valpone