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4 Easy ways to the load the perfect, inexpensive comfort food with vegetables or protein. Because for some reason we keep trying to improve upon perfection. Macaroni & Cheese made the easy and cheap way, with real food.
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The One with Greens
Author: Steph Jenkins
Ingredients
  • 1/4 cup onion, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup red bell pepper, finely chopped
  • 4 cups fresh greens, chopped (2-3 cups if using frozen)
  • 1 batch Macaroni & Cheese
Instructions

  1. While pasta is simmering, set a frying pan over medium heat. Add and melt 1 tablespoon butter or oil. Saute finely chopped onion and peppers until onion is translucent. 

  2. Add greens and cover pan. Reduce heat to low and cook until greens are wilted.

  3. When macaroni and cheese is done, stir in vegetables.

Recipe Notes

EASY VERSION: Skip the onion and peppers. Instead, toss the chopped greens directly into the pasta as it boils and then simmers, cooking both simultaneously.