Easy Baked Cheese and Vegetable Twist

Baked cheese dishes have been enjoyed for centuries, with variations found in many different cuisines around the world.

This is vegetarian and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 45 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 10.

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Easy Baked Cheese and Vegetable Twist

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: International Courses: Dinner, Main Dish Recipe Keys: High Protein Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 25 min Rest Time 5 min Total Time 45 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1400

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 200 gram Pasta
• 200 gram Broccoli
• 150 gram Carrots
• 200 gram Cheddar Cheese
• 1 cup Milk
• 2 tablespoon Flour
• 2 tablespoon Butter
• 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black Pepper

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C.
2. Cook the pasta according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
3. Steam the broccoli and carrots until tender. Set aside.
4. In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the flour and cook for 1 minute.
5. Gradually whisk in the milk until smooth. Cook for 2-3 minutes, or until the sauce thickens.
6. Remove the saucepan from the heat. Stir in the garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
7. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked pasta, steamed vegetables, and cheese sauce. Mix well.
8. Transfer the mixture to a baking dish and spread it evenly.
9. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
10. Remove from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 350kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 20g31%

Total Carbohydrate 25g9%

Sugars 5g

Protein 15g30%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.