Indulge in Creamy Vegan Mac And Cheese with 5 Simple Steps
Vegan Mac And Cheese: A Creamy, Comforting Plant-Based Delight
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Vegan
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
- 1 cup raw cashews
- 1 cup carrots, cooked
- 1/2 cup nutritional yeast
- 2 tablespoon white vinegar
- 1/2 cup water (more as needed)
- 2 tablespoon vegan butter (optional)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 8 ounce macaroni noodles
Instructions
1. 1. Soak the cashews in hot water for 30 minutes if not using a high-speed blender.
2. 2. Cook the macaroni noodles according to the package instructions, then drain and set aside.
3. 3. In a high-speed blender, combine the soaked cashews, cooked carrots, nutritional yeast, vinegar, water, vegan butter (if using), salt, onion powder, and nutmeg. Blend until smooth and creamy, adding more water if needed.
4. 4. Pour the vegan cheese sauce over the warm macaroni noodles and stir until fully coated. Serve immediately.
Notes
For a nut-free version, substitute cashews with a nut-free cheese sauce.
This recipe can be made gluten-free by using gluten-free pasta.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2 grams
- Sodium: 600 milligrams
- Fat: 20 grams
- Saturated Fat: 3 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 50 grams
- Fiber: 4 grams
- Protein: 12 grams
- Cholesterol: 0 milligrams
Keywords: vegan mac and cheese, plant-based comfort food
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