AMAZING VEGAN MACARONI AND CHEESE
User Reviews
4.3
9 reviews
Good
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Soak Cashews:
6 hrs
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
10 Servings
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Calories
353 kcal
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Course
Side Dish, Main Course
AMAZING VEGAN MACARONI AND CHEESE
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Quick and easy vegan mac and cheese that everyone will love! Dinner in less than 30 minutes.
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Ingredients
- 1 pound pasta Shells or elbows are our preference
- 2 cups soaked or boiled cashews soak overnight or boil for 15 minutes.
- 1 cup steamed cauliflower do not use raw or the flavor will overpower the cheese sauce
- ½ cup plus 2 tablespoon nutritional yeast Do NOT use brewers or active yeast.
- 3 tablespoon vegan butter We like Miyoko's or Earth Balance
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper Optional
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon sea salt Add more if needed.
- ½ cup cashew or soy milk more if needed
- pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°
- Salt the pasta water with 2 tablespoon sea salt and bring to a boil. Cook as directed on the package. For best results, drain the pasta 2 minutes less than the recommended time.
- Steam 1 cup cauliflower until it’s tender, approximately 5 minutes. Let cool.
- Drain and rinse the cashews and put in a powerful blender or food processor. Add the 1 cup steamed cauliflower, ½ cup plus 2 tablespoon nutritional yeast, 3 tablespoon vegan butter, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper, ½ teaspoon paprika, ¼ teaspoon garlic powder, ¼ teaspoon onion powder, 1 teaspoon sea salt, and ½ cup plant milk (add more if needeand blend until the cheese sauce is smooth and creamy. Scrape the sides once or twice while blending to ensure that there are no solid pieces of nuts.
- Taste the cheese sauce and add more salt, the black pepper, and more cayenne if you want a spicier mac and cheese, blend for 20 seconds.
- When the pasta is al dente (cook for 2 minutes less than the package recommenddrain the water and place in a medium lasagna pan or a shallow baking dish. Pour the cheese mixture on top and stir it well to coat all of the pasta. Broil for 2 to 3 minutes, or until it begins to brown on top.
- Sprinkle with coconut bacon if desired.
Notes
- NUTRITIONAL DISCLAIMER
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1cup
Calories
353kcal
(18%)
Carbohydrates
44g
(15%)
Protein
12g
(24%)
Fat
15g
(23%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Sodium
275mg
(11%)
Potassium
362mg
(10%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
280IU
(6%)
Vitamin C
6.4mg
(7%)
Calcium
38mg
(4%)
Iron
2.6mg
(14%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 10Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 353 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1cup | |
| Calories | 353kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 44g | 15% |
| Protein | 12g | 24% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Sodium | 275mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 362mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 280IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 6.4mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 38mg | 4% |
| Iron | 2.6mg | 14% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.3
9 reviews
Good
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