Vegan Butternut Squash Macaroni and Cheese
Butternut squash is rich in vitamin A, which is essential for good vision and a healthy immune system.
This is vegan, gluten free and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 50 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 12.
Ingredients
- 2 cup Butternut Squash
- 2 cup Macaroni
- 1 cup Cashews
- 2 tablespoon Nutritional Yeast
- 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
- 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
- 1 teaspoon Dijon Mustard
- 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Pepper
- 2 tablespoon Fresh Parsley
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Peel and dice the butternut squash.
- Cook the macaroni according to package instructions.
- In a blender, combine the cooked butternut squash, cashews, nutritional yeast, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth and creamy.
- Drain the cooked macaroni and mix it with the butternut squash sauce.
- Transfer the mixture to a baking dish and bake for 20 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 350kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 10g16%
- Total Carbohydrate 55g19%
- Sugars 8g
- Protein 12g24%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.