Vegan Taco Mac and Cheese Bake
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5.0
33 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
55 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
612 kcal
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Course
Main Course
Vegan Taco Mac and Cheese Bake
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Vegan Mac and Cheese Taco Bake with Walnut Taco Meat and Vegan Cashew Queso combines two family favorites into one epic vegan casserole that comes together quickly! Make it tonight.
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Ingredients
For the Walnut Chickpea Taco Meat:
- ½ cup raw walnuts
- ¾ cup cooked chickpeas
- 3 tbsp sundried tomato packed in olive oil or 1 tbsp tomato paste
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp onion powder
- 2 tsp chili powder blend I use chipotle powder chili blend, which a lot more flavor of the chipotle chili
- ½ Jalapeño
- 1 pickled jalapeno
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp oregano
For the Cashew Queso:
- ¾ cup of raw cashews soaked in hot water for at least 15 minutes
- 1 tbsp nutritional yeast
- ¼ tsp cumin
- ½ tsp chili powder blend
- 1 small garlic clove
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp Chipotle pepper flakes or chipotle pepper powder
- 1/2 tsp miso
- ½ cup water
For the Mac Bake:
- 2 cups elbows or mac or other pasta uncooked
- ½ cup chopped tomatoes or fresh salsa
- 2 cups Water or stock
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 - 2 tbsp pickled jalapeno
- 2 tbsp tortilla chips crushed, optional
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Instructions
To make the walnut chickpea taco meat:
- Add the walnuts to a food processor, and process until the mixture resembles bread crumbs.
- Add in the rest of the ingredients and process until the mixture is homogeneously combined and there are no whole chickpeas remaining, but it still has texture.
- Transfer the mixture to a bowl, and taste and adjust flavor. If the mixture is too dry add in a tsp or so of oil, or lime juice, and mix in.
To make the Cashew Queso:
- Drain the cashews, and add to a blender along with half a cup of water and the rest of the ingredients until really really smooth and set aside.
To assemble:
- Grease a baking dish, about 8 by 10 inch baking dish, or similar size, really well. Add your pasta , and spread all over.
- Scoop the walnut taco meat mixture using a cookie scoop or spoon, and place it on top of the elbows.
- And some tomato or salsa, you can also add in the pickled Jalapenos if you like.
- Drizzle your cashew queso and sprinkle some salt all over. Then pour 2 cups of water. all of the mixture should be evenly covered.
- Cover the dish with foil and bake at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 45 minutes.
- Remove the dish. You can check at 40 minutes if the top is set, and that the pasta is cooked from the edge and remove it or continue to bake another five minutes.
- Sprinkle the top with some crushed tortilla chips, sliced up pickled jalapenos, and serve. You can also drizzle some thinned out vegan sour cream or reserve 1-2 tbsp queso and use that to garnish
Notes
- For Glutenfree:, use Glutenfree pasta.
- If you don't have miso paste, add more nutritional yeast
Nutrition Information
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Calories
612kcal
(31%)
Carbohydrates
81g
(27%)
Protein
21g
(42%)
Fat
24g
(37%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Trans Fat
1g
Sodium
761mg
(32%)
Potassium
796mg
(23%)
Fiber
9g
(36%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
944IU
(19%)
Vitamin C
9mg
(10%)
Calcium
97mg
(10%)
Iron
6mg
(33%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 612 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 612kcal | 31% |
| Carbohydrates | 81g | 27% |
| Protein | 21g | 42% |
| Fat | 24g | 37% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Sodium | 761mg | 32% |
| Potassium | 796mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 9g | 36% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 944IU | 19% |
| Vitamin C | 9mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 97mg | 10% |
| Iron | 6mg | 33% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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