Recipe: Healthier Veggie Mac & Cheese — Recipes from The Kitchn

What would some of our favorite comfort food classics looks like if we asked a nutritionist to give them a makeover? In this series of recipes, you see how smart choices around vegetables, meats, and cheese make for a lighter, more nutritious take on everything from mac and cheese to meatloaf without ever compromising the flavor.

When it comes to making over your mac and cheese, think of it as an opportunity to keep what's delicious while also loading it up with good-for-you vegetables that give it a flavor boost. I'm pretty sure I had my first green pea in a macaroni and cheese dish, it was all history from there.

We're skipping the peas in this rendition of the comfort food classic and going with a colorful blend of broccoli and roasted red pepper, all tied together with a tangy goat cheese sauce.

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