Veggie-full Gluten-free Dairy-free Mac and Cheese
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5.0
3 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
169 kcal
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Course
Side Dish, Main Course
Veggie-full Gluten-free Dairy-free Mac and Cheese
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This Homemade Gluten-free Dairy-free Mac and Cheese is so easy and good and full of healthy veggies. Bonus, it's nut free too!
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Ingredients
- 1 cup carrots (cut into ½ inch pieces)
- 1 ½ cups Yukon Gold potato (cut into ½ inch pieces)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ cup coconut milk (or dairy-free alternative)
- ½ teaspoon mustard
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- pinch of turmeric
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- ¼ cup + 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
- 2 ½ teaspoons salt (or to taste)
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- gluten-free pasta (or alternative)
Instructions
Stovetop Version
- Boil water in a medium-sized pot.
- Peel the carrots and potatoes and chop into 1/2-inch cubes.
- Boil for about 15 minutes until tender.
- Put the vegetables in a blender. Add coconut milk, smoked paprika, turmeric, olive oil, nutritional yeast, mustard, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth.
- Fill the same pot with water and a pinch of salt and bring to a boil.
- Add the pasta and cook according to package instructions.
- Drain and return the pasta to the pot. Pour the vegan cheese sauce on top.
- Stir over low heat, making sure to coat the pasta.
- Optional: Top up with some chilly flakes or vegan parmesan cheese.
- Dig in and enjoy!
Baked Version
- Preheat oven to 325°F and lightly grease an 8x8 inch baking dish.
- Spread the pasta mixture evenly into the pan.
- Top with either some dairy-free cheese and dried parsley or 1/2 to 1 cup additional cheese sauce. .Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the topping is lightly browned.
- If you'd like a crispier result, bake at 360 degrees for 25 minutes until the top is crispy golden brown, watching carefully to prevent burning. You can also broil for 2-5 minutes at the end if you'd like for a crispier top.
- Carefully remove from the oven and serve immediately.
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Notes
- I always use gluten free pasta that holds up well during cooking. I recommend using a shape like elbows or shells to really catch all that creamy sauce. Whatever pasta you use, make sure it’s cooked al dente to avoid a mushy texture.
- Don’t skimp on the creamy factor! Use a good quality dairy-free butter to add richness to your cheese sauce. It makes a world of difference to achieve that buttery mouthfeel we all adore in a classic mac and cheese.
- If you want to add more complexity, mix in some dairy-free cheddar cheese or even shredded vegan cheese blends for extra gooeyness.
- If you love a good crust, transfer your mac and cheese to a casserole dish, sprinkle some more dairy-free cheese on top, and bake it until it’s bubbly and golden. Baked mac and cheese has that wonderful texture contrast that is absolutely comforting!
- Since gluten-free pasta tends to absorb more sauce, you might want to make a little extra cheese sauce. It’s better to have too much sauce than too little—nobody likes dry mac and cheese! If you end up not needing it, you can use it for dipping chips, veggies, or making a vegan grilled cheese with this Flax Bread.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
169kcal
(8%)
Carbohydrates
21g
(7%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
Sodium
1503mg
(63%)
Potassium
587mg
(17%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
5589IU
(112%)
Vitamin C
23mg
(26%)
Calcium
66mg
(7%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Net Carbohydrates
17g
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 169 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 169kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 21g | 7% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Sodium | 1503mg | 63% |
| Potassium | 587mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 5589IU | 112% |
| Vitamin C | 23mg | 26% |
| Calcium | 66mg | 7% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
| Net Carbohydrates | 17g |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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