Vegan Mac N Cheese Aka Creamy Cashew Macaroni
Cashews are a great source of healthy fats and are often used as a base for vegan cheese sauces.
This is vegan, gluten free and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 35 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 10.
Ingredients
- 1 cup Cashews
- 2 tablespoon Nutritional yeast
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Mustard powder
- 1 teaspoon Turmeric
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 2 cup Pasta
- 1 tablespoon Fresh parsley
Instructions
- Soak cashews in water for at least 2 hours.
- Drain cashews and add them to a blender along with nutritional yeast, garlic powder, onion powder, mustard powder, turmeric, lemon juice, and salt. Blend until smooth and creamy.
- Cook pasta according to package instructions.
- Drain pasta and return it to the pot. Pour the cashew sauce over the pasta and stir until well coated.
- Heat the pot over low heat for a few minutes to warm the sauce.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 350kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 20g31%
- Total Carbohydrate 30g10%
- Sugars 2g
- 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.