BEGINNER FRIENDLY HAITIAN RECIPES: Blan manje, Macaroni gratiné & Pikliz | Hermantha

cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Nutritional yeast offers a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water + powdered milk

Almond milk reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil adds healthy fats and flavor.

bread crumbs

🥗Healthier: ground oats

💰Cheaper: crushed crackers

Ground oats are healthier and provide a similar texture.

Cut the onion and bell peppers into small pieces.

Melt butter in a pot and add the chopped vegetables.

Season generously with salt and black pepper, and add the Maggi cube to melt.

Sprinkle flour over the vegetables and mix well to avoid clumps.

Add the evaporated milk and mix until the sauce thickens.

Cook the macaroni according to package instructions until al dente, then drain.

Combine the macaroni with the sauce and mix well to coat.

Transfer the macaroni mixture to a baking dish and top with cheese.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

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