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Who says Kraft Dinner has to be unhealthy?


This was very tasty and very healthy. Any innovation that gets my boyfriend eating vegetables HAS to be a good thing!



How to make glitteringlynx's "healthy" KD

In a pot, boil some water. Once boiling pour in the pasta from one box of Kraft Dinner (in the USA I hear it's known as Kraft macaroni and cheese).

In a wok (or large skillet) pour in a little oil, turn on to to medium-high heat, then add some salt (this is a trick I learned from one of my cookbooks on how to cook Chinese food). Chop one hot dog into thin pieces and put in wok/skillet. Then add about 1 cup of frozen vegetables. I then added one cut up celery stalk, some snowpeas (aka mange tout). Using a spatula and ladel, toss like a salad often (this is called the "chow" method in the Chinese cookbook, and it's the style you're supposed to use with woks).

Once everythign seems cooked (the macaroni probably isn't ready yet) pour the cheese powder over the vegetables. Yes, vegetables. :) If it doesn't dissolve, gradually add some water. Add 1 tbsp of butter if needed (some cheese powders dissolve in fat instead of water and I was using a no name brand so this applied to me).

Now given the water from the frozen veggies and everything, the cheese is going to look watery. Tear 2 process cheese slices (it will blend with the fake cheese you're already using, but you could try real mild cheddar; I just didn't have any ;D) into tiny pieces and drop them into the skillet as you tear.

Chow chow chow! Don't let the veggies char, don't let the cheese stick! :) Keep adding the cheese as you go. Keep stirring until it's fully covered. Your macaroni is probably ready. Drain the pasta, then put the pasta into the skillet/wok. Mix completely until everything is covered.

Serve!

Feeds approximately 2 adults or 4 kids, depending on appetite.


EDIT: Because apparently my sense of humour didn't quite get across, I'm going to be blunt: THIS IS NOT WHAT I WOULD PERSONALLY CONSIDER HEALTHY. I was being very facetious when I said that.

Again, I have a nearly-30 year old boyfriend who will not eat vegetables. He will eat a little, but generally speaking will just stick to meat, cheese and starch. So I was attempting to make something which would be packed with vegetables and tasty enough even he would eat it. Not only did he eat it, HE LOVED IT. So this is a great idea for anyone with stubborn partners or children who just don't want to eat their vegetables.

Also, I knew it was walking a fine line between what may or may not be permitted on this community. However I also knew the community is moderated at this time and figured I'd let the mod make the call whether this post belongs here. The mod hath spoken.

*passes around the relaxing tea*