Vegan Mac Un-Cheese

Vegan Mac Un-Cheese is a popular plant-based alternative to traditional mac and cheese. It is made with cashews and nutritional yeast to create a creamy and cheesy flavor without using any dairy products.

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: 14.

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Vegan Mac Un-Cheese

Cooking Method: Baking, Boiling Cuisine: American, Vegan Courses: Dinner, Lunch, Main Dish Recipe Keys: Gluten Free High Protein Vegan

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 30 min Rest Time 5 min Total Time 50 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1280

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 8 ounce Macaroni
• 1 cup Cashews
• 2 tablespoon Nutritional yeast
• 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon Onion powder
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Turmeric
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
• ¹⁄₂ cup Vegetable broth
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Salt
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Pepper
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Paprika
• ¹⁄₄ cup Bread crumbs
• 1 tablespoon Vegan butter

Instructions

1. Cook the macaroni according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
2. In a blender, combine cashews, nutritional yeast, garlic powder, onion powder, turmeric, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, vegetable broth, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth and creamy.
3. In a large saucepan, heat the vegan butter over medium heat. Add the blended cashew mixture and cook for 5 minutes, stirring constantly.
4. Add the cooked macaroni to the saucepan and stir until well coated. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
5. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Transfer the macaroni mixture to a baking dish and sprinkle with bread crumbs and paprika.
6. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the top is golden brown.
7. Remove from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.
8. Enjoy your delicious vegan Mac Un-Cheese!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 320kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 15g24%

Total Carbohydrate 35g12%

Sugars 2g

Protein 10g20%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.