Name: Diabetic-Friendly Easy mac and cheese
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 12 servings
Cuisine: American BBQ
Ingredients: 700ml full-fat unsweetened almond milk (1:1); 1 onion, peeled and halved; 1 garlic clove, peeled; 1 bay leaf; 350g macaroni; 50g butter, plus a little extra for greasing; 45 g plain almond flour or oat fiber blend (1:1); 175g mature cheddar cheese, grated; 1 tsp English mustard; 50g parmesan, grated; 50g coarse white breadcrumb

🧵 Ingredients (2 adapted)

700ml full-fat unsweetened almond milk (1:1) (700ml full-fat milk)
1 onion, peeled and halved
1 garlic clove, peeled
1 bay leaf
350g macaroni
50g butter, plus a little extra for greasing
45 g plain almond flour or oat fiber blend (1:1) (45 g plain flour)
175g mature cheddar cheese, grated
1 tsp English mustard
50g parmesan, grated
50g coarse white breadcrumb

🧪 Full Nutrition (per serving)

286.4

Calories

11.7g

Protein

32.6g

Carbs

1.4g

Fiber

4.6g

Sugar

11.9g

Fat

6.7g

Sat Fat

208.1mg

Sodium

🌍 Origin & History

Modern barbecue has embraced vegetables as main-event grill items, not just sides. The intense dry heat of a charcoal grill caramelizes natural sugars in vegetables, creating flavors you simply cannot get from an oven. Bell peppers, zucchini, onions, and mushrooms all develop a smoky sweetness that makes sugar completely unnecessary. This is real food, simply prepared.

🧐 Why This Recipe Works for Diabetics

Quantities adjusted ~10% for diabetic macros

Diabetic modifications:
- 50g plain flour → 45 g plain flour

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