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Vegan Avocado Mac and Cheese
5 from 12 votes

Vegan Avocado Mac and Cheese

Vegan Avocado Mac and Cheese uses cooked macaroni combined with a smooth sauce made from avocado, raw cashew nuts, plant milk, nutritional yeast, and spices. The sauce blends creamy avocado with the subtle nutty flavor of cashews and cheesy undertones from nutritional yeast, creating a dairy-free, rich coating. This mac and cheese alternative offers a plant-based comfort food option with a creamy, slightly tangy flavor profile.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 6 Servings
Calories: 379 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Canadian

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup cashew nuts raw
  • 1 avocado peel & pit removed, large ripe
  • 1.5 cups cashew milk or plant milk of choice, unsweetened
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice approx. 1 small lemon or half large
  • ¼ cup nutritional yeast
  • 1.5 teaspoons salt sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 tablespoon vegan butter optional, or avocado oil
  • 450 grams macaroni pasta gluten free if preferred
Optional Garnishes
  • vegan parmesan cheese highly recommended
  • avocado slices
  • parsley or chives or dill, fresh

Instructions

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  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to boil, and cook pasta according to package directions for al dente pasta. Drain and return to the pot.
  2. Meanwhile, add all your ingredients (except the pasta) to a high speed blender and process until smooth. Pour the sauce over your pasta and mix well.
  3. Serve with your choice of garnish and enjoy.

Notes

  • If no high-speed blender is available, soak cashews in boiling water for 30 minutes before blending.
  • Salt pasta water well for optimal pasta flavor.
  • Cook pasta al dente to avoid a mushy texture in the final dish.
  • Reheat leftovers with added plant milk, water, or broth to restore creaminess.
  • Leftovers keep refrigerated 2-3 days.

Nutrition Information

Calories 379cal (19%) Carbohydrates 63g (21%) Protein 13g (26%) Fat 9g (14%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 630mg (26%) Potassium 423mg (9%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 213IU (4%) Vitamin C 6mg (7%) Calcium 22mg (2%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6 Servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 379

% Daily Value*

Calories 379cal 19%
Carbohydrates 63g 21%
Protein 13g 26%
Fat 9g 14%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 630mg 26%
Potassium 423mg 9%
Fiber 5g 20%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 213IU 4%
Vitamin C 6mg 7%
Calcium 22mg 2%
Iron 2mg 11%

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