How to Eat for Top Performance

The following recipe is great example of a balance between healthy fats, lean proteins and quality carbohydrates.

Lobster Macaroni and Cheese

3 cups elbow macaroni

1/2 cup diced onions

1 tablespoon canola oil

Pinch ground cloves

1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

1 bay leaf

1/4 cup cornstarch

1 quart 2 percent milk

1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

1 1/2 teaspoons sea salt

1/2 teaspoon white distilled vinegar

2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, about 8 ounces

1/4 cup Parmesan cheese

12 ounces cooked lobster meat, chopped

1/2 cup whole-wheat bread crumbs

1. Cook macaroni according to package instructions.

2. Preheat oven to 375?. Lightly coat a 9 x 13-inch baking pan with canola oil.

3. In a large saucepan, saut? onions in canola oil until translucent. Add cloves, black pepper and bay leaf.

4. Mix cornstarch with milk in a large bowl. Add to onion mixture and bring to a simmer. Simmer for 2 to 3 minutes or until thickened. Add Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, salt, pepper and vinegar. Add cheeses and stir until melted. Remove bay leaf. Stir in lobster and macaroni and mix gently.

5. Pour into baking pan and top with bread crumbs. Bake for 25 to 20 minutes or until bread crumbs are golden brown. Cut into 12 squares.

Makes 12 servings, each containing approximately:

275 calories

28 gm. carbohydrate

10 gm. fat

48 mg. cholesterol

18 gm. protein

541 mg. sodium

1 gm. fiber

 


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