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Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese
This is a vegan version of the classic Mac and Cheese, perfect for fall. Enjoy the transition from summer to autumn with this hearty, creamy, and delicious Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese. You'll only need a few ingredients to make a creamy sauce that tastes just like the classic cheesy sauce.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 534 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 8 oz macaroni pasta
- 7 oz butternut squash
- 1 potato small
- 1 carrot
- 3 oz cashews
- 2 tablespoon yeast flakes
- Lemon juice from ½ lemon
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon Turmeric
- ¼ cup olive oil
- ½ cup water
- salt
Optional
- vegan cheese
- panko breadcrumbs
Instructions
- Peel and cut the butternut squash, potatoes, and carrots into pieces of similar size.
- Bring a pot of salted water to the boil and add the cut vegetables, and cashews. Boil for about 12 minutes or until the vegetables are fork-tender.
- Drain the water and leave to cool for 2 minutes.
- Add the boiled vegetables and cashews into a blender with the smoked paprika, turmeric, olive oil, yeast flakes, and lemon juice. Season with salt, and add some water.
- While blending, add another splash of water, if needed, to achieve the right consistency.
- Cook the pasta in boiling water following the packet instructions, drain the water, and combine it with the butternut squash sauce.
- You can transfer the butternut squash mac and cheese to a casserole dish, add some vegan cheese, and panko breadcrumsb, and grill for a couple of minutes.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
534kcal
(27%)
Carbohydrates
67g
(22%)
Protein
15g
(30%)
Fat
24g
(37%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4g
Monounsaturated Fat
15g
Sodium
22mg
(1%)
Potassium
814mg
(23%)
Fiber
6g
(24%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
8069IU
(161%)
Vitamin C
22mg
(24%)
Calcium
57mg
(6%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 534
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 534kcal | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | 67g | 22% |
| Protein | 15g | 30% |
| Fat | 24g | 37% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 15g | 75% |
| Sodium | 22mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 814mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 8069IU | 161% |
| Vitamin C | 22mg | 24% |
| Calcium | 57mg | 6% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.