Beans Mac and Cheese
20Min
4Servings
520Cal
EasyLevel
VegetarianKid friendlyvegetarian
#comfort food#vegetarian#quick dinner
Equipment
pot
frying pan
colander
whisk
spatula
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
elbow pasta
300 g
cheddar cheese
200 g
milk
300 ml
butter
30 g
all-purpose flour
30 g
canned black beans
240 g
salt
5 g
black pepper
2 g
Instructions
1
Cook pasta
Boil elbow pasta in salted water until al dente.
8 mintimer 8 min
2
Make cheese sauce
Melt butter, whisk in flour, then gradually add milk to create a smooth roux.
5 minMedium heattimer 2 min
3
Add cheese
Stir in shredded cheddar cheese until melted and smooth.
3 minMedium heat
4
Add beans and combine
Drain pasta, add to cheese sauce along with drained black beans, season with salt and pepper.
4 minMedium heat
Original recipe
Storage
Fridge: 3 days
Freezer: 30 days
Reheat: Microwave 2-3 minutes or stovetop with splash of milk
Store in airtight container. Add milk when reheating to restore creaminess.
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