Name: Zesty Avocado Mac 'n' Cheese with Zucchini & Jalapeño
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: Serves 6
Ingredients: 1 ½ avocados; ¾ (227 g) block cheddar cheese; 1 ½ small bunches cilantro; 3 cloves garlic; 3 jalapeño peppers; 1 ½ limes; 510 g rotini pasta; 621 ml whole milk; 3 medium zucchini squash; all-purpose flour; black pepper; butter, unsalted; salt

Zesty Avocado Mac 'n' Cheese with Zucchini & JalapeñoZesty Avocado Mac 'n' Cheese with Zucchini & Jalapeño — a 40-minute dinner recipe with 13 ingredients, serving 6.Ingredients

1 ½ avocados

¾ (227 g) block cheddar cheese

1 ½ small bunches cilantro

3 cloves garlic

3 jalapeño peppers

1 ½ limes

510 g rotini pasta

621 ml whole milk

3 medium zucchini squash

all-purpose flour

black pepper

butter, unsalted

salt

Instructions

Fill a large pot halfway with water, cover, and bring to a boil. Uncover, add salt and pasta, and stir for a few seconds. Cook until desired firmness, 8-10 minutes.

Coarsely grate the cheddar cheese and set aside.

Wash and dry the fresh produce.

Juice the limes into a medium bowl. Peel and mince or press the garlic into the same bowl.

Halve the avocados and remove pit; scoop out the flesh into the medium bowl. Mash with a fork, mixing it into the lime juice and garlic.

Slice the zucchini into ½-inch half moons and set aside.

Quarter the jalapeño peppers lengthwise; seed and remove ribs of the jalapeño with a spoon. Finely dice and set aside. (Be careful, with jalapeños, do not touch your eyes and ensure you wash your hands after handling or wear gloves while preparing).

Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium heat and add butter, swirling to coat the bottom.

Add the zucchini and jalapeños to the skillet. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the zucchini begins to brown; 4-5 minutes. Pour contents of skillet into a medium bowl and set aside.

Return the skillet to medium-low heat and add butter. Once melted, whisk in the flour and cook for 2 minutes.

Whisk in the milk and cook, stirring constantly, until smooth and thick, about 3-4 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

Add the grated cheese to the skillet and stir until melted. Remove skillet from heat.

Shave the cilantro leaves off the stems; discard the stems and mince the leaves. Set aside.

Add the avocado mixture to the skillet and stir until combined. Fold in the cooked pasta, veggie mixture, and cilantro.

Divide between plates, serve immediately, and enjoy!

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