Vegan & Gluten-Free Mac n Cheese
Mac n Cheese is a classic American comfort food dish that originated in the 1930s. It became popular during the Great Depression as a budget-friendly and filling meal.
This is vegan, gluten free and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 45 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 14.
Ingredients
- 8 ounce Gluten-Free Macaroni
- 1 cup Cashews
- 2 tablespoon Nutritional Yeast
- 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
- 1 teaspoon Turmeric
- 1 teaspoon Dijon Mustard
- 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice
- 1 cup Coconut Milk
- 1 cup Vegetable Broth
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Black Pepper
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 2 tablespoon Fresh Parsley
Instructions
- Cook the gluten-free macaroni according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a blender, combine cashews, nutritional yeast, garlic powder, onion powder, turmeric, dijon mustard, lemon juice, coconut milk, vegetable broth, salt, and black pepper. Blend until smooth.
- In a large pan, heat the sauce mixture over medium heat until it thickens, stirring occasionally.
- Add the cooked macaroni to the sauce and mix well.
- Transfer the mixture to a baking dish and sprinkle with paprika.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 20 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 350kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 15g24%
- Total Carbohydrate 45g15%
- Sugars 5g
- Protein 10g20%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.