Garlicky Korean Mac and Cheese
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
25 mins
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Total Time
35 mins
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Servings
2
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Calories
670 kcal
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Course
Main Course
Garlicky Korean Mac and Cheese
Description
This recipe begins by boiling macaroni pasta and steaming broccoli together for a tender base. The sauce is crafted by blending roasted garlic with ingredients including cashews, cornstarch, soy sauce, ketchup, nutritional yeast, and spices to create a smooth, thickened sauce. Gochujang or a substitute chili paste adds characteristic Korean heat.
The sauce is cooked with sautéed onion, fresh garlic, and chili paste before combining with the pasta and broccoli, allowing flavors to meld. Thyme adds an herby note while black pepper is adjusted to taste. The dish is left to rest briefly off the heat, enhancing creaminess.
Garlicky Korean Mac and Cheese serves as a unique comfort food with spicy, savory, and creamy elements. It can be enjoyed on its own or as a side dish. Adding vegan cheddar or parmesan is optional for extra richness.
Ingredients
- 8 oz macaroni pasta
- 1 cup broccoli chopped
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 1/2 onion medium, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tbsp gochujang asian chile paste, or sriracha, or use sambal oelek
- 4 cloves garlic roasted
- 1/4 cup cashews
- 1 tbsp cornstarch or arrowroot starch
- 1 3/4 cup water
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 3/4 tsp salt or more
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp prepared mustard or ground mustard
- 2 tsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp ketchup or tomato paste
- 1 to 2 tsp lemon juice or apple cider vinegar
- 2 tsp extra virgin olive oil
- 3 tbsp nutritional yeast
- 1/2 tsp thyme
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Make your pasta according to instruction on the package by boiling in a large saucepan. Add broccoli in the last 3 mins.
- In a skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion and minced garlic and cook until golden, stirring occasionally.
- Meanwhile, blend all the ingredients from roasted garlic (spices, ketchup etc, through nutritional yeast until smooth. I usually blend 2 to 3 times for 1 minute cycles.
- Add gochujang or asian chile sauce to the cooking onion and mix well. Cook for a minute.
- Add the blended mixture to the skillet and cook to bring to a boil. Taste and adjust salt and heat. Add more of either if needed. At this point you can add in some vegan cheddar shreds if you like.
- Fold in the cooked pasta and broccoli and thyme and toss well. over and cook for 1 minute. Then switch off the heat. Let it sit for 2-3 mins.
- Sprinkle black pepper generously and/or vegan parm (optional) or vegan cheddar and serve.
Notes
- Nutritional values provided are based on a single serving size.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 2Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 670 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 670kcal | 34% |
| Carbohydrates | 113g | 38% |
| Protein | 28g | 56% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Sodium | 885mg | 37% |
| Potassium | 865mg | 18% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 610IU | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 48.7mg | 54% |
| Calcium | 107mg | 11% |
| Iron | 6.6mg | 37% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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