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AMAZING VEGAN MACARONI AND CHEESE

Quick and easy vegan mac and cheese that everyone will love! Dinner in less than 30 minutes.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Soak Cashews:
6 hrs
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 10 Servings
Calories: 353 kcal
Course: Side Dish , Main Course
Cuisine: American , Vegan

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

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  1. Preheat oven to 350°
  2. 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.
  3. Steam 1 cup cauliflower until it’s tender, approximately 5 minutes. Let cool.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. Sprinkle with coconut bacon if desired.

Notes

  • NUTRITIONAL DISCLAIMER
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Nutrition Information

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

% 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.