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Stovetop Vegan Mac And Cheese Recipe

With a velvety vegan cheese sauce that's ready in just a few minutes, this stovetop vegan mac and cheese recipe is a weeknight winner! Mimicking the flavor and look of traditional mac and cheese, it's an irresistible vegan macaroni that everyone will love!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 553 kcal
Course: Side Dish , Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 cups cashews 1 8.5-oz package, 240 g
  • ½ cup nutritional yeast 80 g
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp each onion powder and turmeric
  • 1 Tbsp apple cider vinegar 15 mL
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard 5 g
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1 cup water 236 mL
  • 16 oz uncooked elbow macaroni 453 g

Instructions

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  1. Soak: Soak 2 cups cashews in hot water for 10 minutes (if you don't have a strong blender, soak them for longer - up to 24 hours). When finished, drain water.
  2. Blend: In a blender, combine 2 cups cashews, ½ cup nutritional yeast, ½ tsp salt, ¼ tsp each onion powder and turmeric, 1 Tbsp apple cider vinegar, 1 tsp dijon mustard, 2 cloves garlic, and 1 cup water until smooth.
  3. Cook: Cook 16 oz uncooked elbow macaroni according to instructions on package.
  4. Serve: Stir together cooked macaroni and vegan cheese sauce. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • Does not store well! The vegan cheese sauce soaks into the noodles when stored. This recipe is best served right away. If you have to store it, keep the sauce seperate and reheat independently from the noodles.
  • Freezing: Yes, the sauce can be frozen for up to 2 months. Thaw it in the refrigerator overnight and reheat gently on the stovetop or in the microwave.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1serving Calories 553kcal (28%) Carbohydrates 72.7g (24%) Protein 18g (36%) Fat 22.4g (34%) Saturated Fat 5.5g (28%) Cholesterol 0mg (0%) Sodium 215mg (9%) Potassium 437mg (12%) Fiber 4.4g (18%) Sugar 4.4g (9%) Calcium 40mg (4%) Iron 5mg (28%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 553

% Daily Value*

Serving 1serving
Calories 553kcal 28%
Carbohydrates 72.7g 24%
Protein 18g 36%
Fat 22.4g 34%
Saturated Fat 5.5g 28%
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 215mg 9%
Potassium 437mg 9%
Fiber 4.4g 18%
Sugar 4.4g 9%
Calcium 40mg 4%
Iron 5mg 28%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.