Vegetarian Dinner Recipe
Includes Lettuce Salad OR Mac & Cheese & Choice of Potato (Baked, Mashed or French Fries).
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Ingredients
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Lettuce Salad
Mac & Cheese
Choice of Potato
Method
Lettuce Salad
- 1
Prepare Lettuce
Wash and dry the lettuce, then chop it into bite-sized pieces.
- 2
Prepare Vegetables
Slice the cherry tomatoes in half and peel the cucumber, then slice it into thin rounds.
- 3
Mix Salad
In a large bowl, combine the lettuce, cherry tomatoes, and cucumber.
- 4
Make Dressing
In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper.
- 5
Dress Salad
Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
Mac & Cheese
- 6
Cook Macaroni
Cook elbow macaroni according to package instructions in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente, then drain.
- 7
- 8
Make Roux
Stir in flour and cook for about 1 minute to form a roux.
- 9
Add Milk
Gradually whisk in milk, ensuring there are no lumps, and cook until the mixture thickens.
- 10
Add Cheese
Add shredded cheddar cheese, salt, and pepper, stirring until the cheese is melted and smooth.
- 11
Combine Mac & Cheese
Stir in the cooked macaroni until well combined, then remove from heat.
Choice of Potato
- 12
- 13
- 14