Dressed up Annie's #3

The Goods:

1 box Annie's Mac and Cheese

1/2 doz. crimini mushrooms

1 medium-sized leek

1 15 oz can black beans

1/4 cup St. Andre cheese*

1/4 cup Trader Joe's Light Mexican Shredded Cheese Blend**

1 sprig parsley

1/2 tsp ground coriander

1/2 tsp ground cumin

1/2 tsp chili powder

Place a medium saucepan three-quarters full of water on high heat. Add a spritz of olive oil to a sauté pan; place on medium heat. Wash and slice the mushrooms. Finely dice the leeks and mince the parsley. Once the oil is hot, add the mushrooms. Cook the mushrooms for a few minutes, until they brown. Then add the leeks. Season with salt, pepper, coriander, cumin, and chili powder. Once the leeks are translucent, deglaze the pan with a bit of water. Add the beans. Cook on high until almost all of the water is driven off.

Cook the Annie's per the box directions. Finely dice the St. Andre. After draining the pasta, add the bean/leek/mushroom mixture, the milk (per box directions, about 2 tablespoons), both cheeses, and the parsley. Place the pot back on the semi-hot (and off) burner and mix until all of the cheese has melted.

*This cheese is incredible. Its like Brie on creamy, delicious steroids.

**Obviously, I'm trying to empty the fridge of random things.