Vegan Mac and Cheese
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Difficulty: 1 (1 - 5)
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Allergens: Tree Nuts
- Categories: American Dinner Gluten Free Lunch Main Dishes
This creamy and delicious vegan mac and cheese is made with a blend of vegetables and cashews. It's a comforting dish that's perfect for any occasion, offering all the cheesy goodness you love without any dairy. Easy to make and irresistibly tasty, it's ideal for a cozy dinner or a family favorite side dish.
Instructions
- Cook the gluten-free pasta according to the package instructions. Once done, drain and set aside.
- Peel and chop the potato, carrot, and onion into small pieces. Boil them in a pot of water until tender, about 10-15 minutes.
- While the vegetables are boiling, soak the cashews in hot water for 15 minutes. Drain the cashews.
- Drain the boiled vegetables and place them in a blender along with the soaked cashews, almond milk, vegetable broth, nutritional yeast, tapioca starch, lemon juice, and seasonings (salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder) to taste.
- Blend the mixture until smooth and creamy.
- Pour the blended mixture into a saucepan and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until the sauce thickens, about 5-7 minutes.
- Toss the cooked gluten-free pasta with the thickened sauce until well coated.
- Serve the vegan mac and cheese hot. Enjoy the creamy and delicious comfort food!
Nutrition Facts
4 Servings per container
Serving Size 1 servings (300 g)
Amount per serving
Calories 420
% Daily Value
Total Fat 22 g
28%
Saturated Fat 3 g
15%
Trans Fat 0 g
0%
Cholesterol 0 mg
0%
Sodium 400 mg
17%
Total Carbohydrate 50 g
18%
Dietary Fiber 6 g
24%
Total Sugars 8 g
16%
Protein 12 g
24%
Vitamin D 0 mcg
0%
Calcium 80 mg
6%
Iron 2 mg
11%
Potassium 1000 mg
29%
The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily
diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Nutrition information is an estimate and has been calculated automatically