Red Lentil Broccoli Mac & Cheese Recipe

The Mr. took me on a date night recently. We hit up a new local restaurant and it was SO good. I had the grilled salmon. Whoever their grill person is, they are a grill master and should be awarded the key to the city. After that, we went to a local "beer garden". I drink wine. Not beer. BUT - they have some really good options for non-beer drinkers. I had a pineapple cider and it tasted almost like a pineapple sangria (if that even exists..if not, we should totally make it.)

I try and attempt to make vegetarian meals a couple times a week. I would do it more, but my man is a hard core carnivore. This week I made a real winner:

The lentils really beef up the dish and make it super filling and satisfying. It also couldn't be any faster or easier to prepare.

All you need is a cup of red lentils, a box of your favorite mac & cheese, and 2 cups of broccoli florets (fresh or frozen). Prepare the mac as directed, but dump in your lentils WITH the noodles. They will cook up together. For the last 2 minutes of cooking time, throw in your broccoli (you may need to up the time if using frozen). Drain and mix with the cheese sauce and DONE! What's your favorite veggie meal?


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