RecipesBeef and Macaroni Casserole W/feta Cheese
For an easy meal try this recipe for a÷ Beef and Macaroni Casserole that is just a little different.÷ With the coriander, tumeric, lemon juice, and Feta cheese this casserole will bring a refreshingly different twist to the usual ground beef macaroni casseroles.÷ Add the Orange Almond Salad and you have an easy but delicious meal requiring÷ little preparation time.
BEEF AND MACARONI CASSEROLE WITH FETA CHEESE
12 oz pkg whole grain elbow macaroni
1 tbsp olive oil
1 med onion, peeled, finely chopped
1/4 tsp turmeric
1/4 tsp ground corriander
1/4 tsp pepper
1 lb lean ground beef
2 tbsp lemon juice
1/2 cup chopped parsley
1 cup crumbled feta cheese
2 tbsp bread crumbs
2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
Cook macaroni according to package directions until just tender.÷ Drain .÷ Heat the oil in a non-stick pan and cook onion over low heat until softened.÷ Stir in the spices.÷ Crumble in the beef and cook until no longer pink.÷ Stir in the lemon juice.÷ Remove from heat and stir in parsley.÷ Spray a large baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.÷ Mix with macaroni with the meat mixture and half of the feta cheese.÷ Place mixture into prepared pan.÷ Top with the remaining feta cheese.÷ Sprinkle the bread crumbs and Parmesan cheese over the top.÷ Bake 30 to 40 minutes until bubble and hot through.
Six servings.÷ Per serving:÷ 371 calories, 28 g carbs, 29 g protein
ORANGE-ALMOND SALAD
3 cups assorted salad greens
2 navel oranges, peeled and sectioned
1/2 celery, thinly sliced
2 tbsp chopped green onion
1/4 cup cider vinegar
1/4 cup SPLENDA or Equal Sugar-Lite
2 tbsp canola or olive oil
1/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted
In a large salad bowl, combine greens, oranges, celery and onion.÷ Set aside.÷ Blend vinegar, SPLENDA or EQUAL and oil in a small mixing bowl.÷ Using a wire whisk, whisk until smooth.÷ Drizzle dressing over greens .÷ Toss gently to coat.÷ Put into individual salad bowls and sprinkle with almonds.
Enjoy!