Cheesy Zucchini Pasta Cups are a fun twist on classic macaroni and cheese. Made with simple, ingredients and Wholesyum Zucchini Hearts for an easy veggie boost, they’re quick to make and perfect for meal prep, school lunches, or an on-the-go bite. These pasta cups also work great with Wholesyum Pesto Hearts!

Ingredients

2 cups macaroni pasta noodles
½ cup dry breadcrumbs
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup grated Cheddar cheese
1 cup grated parmesan cheese
½ cup milk
1 tsp garlic powder
4 Wholesyum Zucchini Hearts
1 egg (beaten)

Directions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease or line a muffin pan.
Bring a large pot of water to boil and cook the pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
While pasta noodles are cooking, in a small bowl, stir breadcrumbs with 1 tbsp olive oil. Set aside for topping.
In another small bowl, defrost the WholeYum Zucchini Hearts by microwaving at 20 second intervals, until soft. Drain any excess water.
In a large bowl, combine pasta, remaining olive oil, half the Cheddar cheese (preserving the remaining half for topping), Parmesan cheese, milk, WholesYum zucchini, and garlic powder and stir to combine.
Let cool for 2-3 minutes, then stir in beaten egg.
Spoon mixture into prepared muffin pan. Sprinkle the remaining cheddar cheese on top. Top with the breadcrumb mixture.
Cover with foil and bake for 15 minutes. Remove foil and bake for 5-7 minutes more, until the tops are golden and centres are set.
Let cool slightly before removing from pan and serving. These Butternut Squash Quinoa Egg Bites are easy to make and use wholesome ingredients that come together for a delicious sweet and savoury flavour. Packed with protein and fiber, they’re perfect for lunches, meal prep, or an on-the-go bite. The butternut squash adds natural sweetness and a boost of vitamins, making these bites as nutritious as they are flavorful.

Nutritional Benefits

Wholesyum Zucchini Purée - Zucchini is an incredibly versatile food that contains many supportive nutrients such as Vitamin C, Magnesium, and Manganese. The bright green zucchini skin contains lutein and zeazanthin, two carotenoids that play an important role with eye health!

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