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mushroom and flor de calabaza mac and cheese #shopa

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

  1. In a medium sauce pan heat up the olive oil. Add the onion and saute until translucent.
  2. Add the garlic, the mushrooms and the salt and pepper to the pan and saute one or two minutes.
  3. Add the flor de calabaza to the pan and saute until the mushrooms are tender.
  4. Prepare the macaroni and cheese according to the package instructions.
  5. If using frozen creamed spinach prepare according to package instructions.
  6. Mix spinach and macaroni and cheese.
  7. Fold in mushrooms and flor the calabaza.