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Flor de Calabaza & Mushroom Mac and Cheese
Prep Time
10
minutes
Cook Time
10
minutes
Total Time
20
minutes
Servings
2
Author
Paula Bendfeldt-Diaz
Ingredients
2
boxes of lean cuisine macaroni and cheese
1/4
cup
fresh oyster mushrooms
1/4
cup
chopped zucchini blossoms / flor de calabaza
you can find these at Latino makets canned or in a jar
1/4
cup
creamed spinach
I used frozen
1
tablespoon
of fresh basil
2
tablespoons
finely chopped onion or 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1
teaspoon
finely chopped garlic or 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1
tablespoon
of chopped fresh basil
salt and pepper to taste
1
tablespoon
of olive oil
Instructions
In a medium sauce pan heat up the olive oil. Add the onion and saute until translucent.
Add the garlic, the mushrooms and the salt and pepper to the pan and saute one or two minutes.
Add the flor de calabaza to the pan and saute until the mushrooms are tender.
Prepare the macaroni and cheese according to the package instructions.
If using frozen creamed spinach prepare according to package instructions.
Mix spinach and macaroni and cheese.
Fold in mushrooms and flor the calabaza.