Vegan Mac and Cheese (with Cashew Sauce!)

Name: Vegan Mac and Cheese (with Cashew Sauce!)
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6 medium bowls
Ingredients: 12 oz. small pasta; 1 cup raw cashews; 2 cups vegetable broth; 1/2 cup nutritional yeast; 2 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice; 2 tsp. apple cider vinegar; 1 tsp. smoked paprika; 1/2 tsp. onion powder; 1/2 tsp. garlic powder; 1/4 tsp. ground turmeric; 1/4 tsp. salt

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Prep Time
30 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings
6 medium bowls
Calories
351 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
Vegan, gluten-free

Vegan Mac and Cheese (with Cashew Sauce!)

Clara Sanders

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A healthier mac and cheese made dairy-free with a cashew cheese sauce! Protein-rich and great paired with steamed broccoli.

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Ingredients

Servings

12 oz. small pasta (gluten-free if desired)

For the cashew cheese sauce:

1 cup raw cashews (soaked*)
2 cups vegetable broth
1/2 cup nutritional yeast
2 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice (about 1/2 lemon)
2 tsp. apple cider vinegar
1 tsp. smoked paprika
1/2 tsp. onion powder
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
1/4 tsp. ground turmeric
1/4 tsp. salt (more/less to taste)

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Instructions

Cook pasta according to package instructions, leaving al dente (slightly firm, not mushy). Drain when finished.
Meanwhile, make the cheese sauce: Place all sauce ingredients in a high-speed blender. Blend until smooth. Taste and adjust seasonings if desired.
In a large pan over medium to medium-low heat, add cheese sauce. Heat for about 6-7 minutes, stirring often until slightly thickened.
Add drained pasta and stir well. Cook for 3 minutes or until sauce is desired thickness. Serve while warm.

Notes

*Soaking cashews: Before blending, soak the cashews in room temperature water for at least 4-6 hours or overnight. Then drain and rinse before using. Alternatively, you can "quick soak" the cashews: Place cashews in a heat-safe bowl and carefully add hot/boiling water until cashews are covered. Let sit for about 10-15 minutes. Then rinse and drain.
Place cashews in a heat-safe bowl and carefully add hot/boiling water until cashews are covered. Let sit for about 10-15 minutes. Then rinse and drain.
Yield: This recipe makes about 8-9 cups mac and cheese. Feel free to halve or reduce if desired.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 351kcal (18%) Carbohydrates 52g (17%) Protein 13g (26%) Fat 11g (17%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 5g Potassium 364mg (10%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 332IU (7%) Vitamin C 3mg (3%) Calcium 23mg (2%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6medium bowls

Amount Per Serving

Calories 351 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	351kcal	18%
Carbohydrates	52g	17%
Protein	13g	26%
Fat	11g	17%
Saturated Fat	2g	10%
Polyunsaturated Fat	2g	12%
Monounsaturated Fat	5g	25%
Potassium	364mg	8%
Fiber	4g	16%
Sugar	4g	8%
Vitamin A	332IU	7%
Vitamin C	3mg	3%
Calcium	23mg	2%
Iron	3mg	17%