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Vegan Chipotle Mac and Cheese. Roasted Tomato Chipotle Mac n Cheese with Cauliflower sauce.

Vegan Chipotle mac and cheese. Roasted Tomato Chipotle Mac and Cheese with Cauliflower sauce. Vegan Soyfree Recipe. Can be Gluten-free and Nut-free.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 2
Calories: 246 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Fusion

Ingredients

  • 1 cup uncooked pasta I used spinach and tomato shells
  • 2 teaspoons organic canola oil
  • 1/2 cup Cherry or grape tomatoes or regular chopped
  • 1/4 cup Red onion slices
  • 1-2 teaspoons chipotle pepper flakes to taste, add mroe later if needed
  • 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder or 2 cloves of garlic chopped
  • 1/3 heaping cup grated Cauliflower
  • 3/4 cup water substitute half with non dairy milk for creamier sauce
  • 1.5 Tablespoon ground raw Cashew or use other thickening options, a few Tablespoons cornstarch or flour for a nutfree sauce
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt or to taste
  • 1 tbsp nutritional yeast (less or more to taste)
  • Topping: 1 Tablespoon coarsely ground raw cashew or bread crumbs mixed with nutritional yeast flakes to taste

Instructions

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  1. Cook the pasta according to instruction.
  2. In a large pan, add 2 teaspoons oil and heat on medium high.
  3. Drop in halved cherry tomatoes, or cubed regular tomatoes and onion slices.
  4. Arrange them in one layer and cook for 8-10 minutes until caramelized to your preference. (You can also roast the tomatoes in the oven at 450 degrees f / 230ºc for 20+ minutes. * To make oil-free, dry roast the tomatoes and onions in the oven till slightly caramelized. Or you can cook them on medium heat in evoo for a non scorched taste. )
  5. Add chipotle pepper flakes, garlic powder and black pepper to the pan and mix for a few seconds.
  6. Add the grated cauliflower, salt and water and bring to a boil. (add more grated cauliflower for thicker sauce. You can also use small chopped cauliflower. Cover and cook till tender)
  7. Let the mixture cool a bit. (If using flour or starch, add to the boiling mixture and mix well).
  8. Blend this mixture with ground cashew and nutritional yeast, into a smooth paste and return to the pan.
  9. Add the pasta, toss, taste and adjust salt, spice, nutritional yeast, mix and bring to a boil on low-medium.(2 minutes)
  10. Remove from heat. Let it sit for a minute before serving.
  11. Top with coarsely ground cashew or bread crumbs mixed in with nutritional yeast for a cheesy sprinkle or any non dairy cheese before serving.
  12. You can also add roasted veggies, blanched broccoli or greens to make this a complete meal

Notes

  • Nutritional values based on one serving

Nutrition Information

Calories 246kcal (12%) Carbohydrates 36g (12%) Protein 8g (16%) Fat 8g (12%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 349mg (15%) Potassium 325mg (9%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 180IU (4%) Vitamin C 18.6mg (21%) Calcium 6mg (1%) Iron 1.9mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 246

% Daily Value*

Calories 246kcal 12%
Carbohydrates 36g 12%
Protein 8g 16%
Fat 8g 12%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 349mg 15%
Potassium 325mg 7%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 180IU 4%
Vitamin C 18.6mg 21%
Calcium 6mg 1%
Iron 1.9mg 11%

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