Velveegan

Velveegan is a vegan version of the popular comfort food, mac and cheese, made with a creamy cashew-based sauce instead of dairy cheese.

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: 11.

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Velveegan

Cooking Method: Baking, Boiling Cuisine: American Courses: Dinner, 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: 1400

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 8 ounce Macaroni
• 1 cup Cashews
• ¹⁄₄ cup Nutritional yeast
• ¹⁄₂ cup Vegetable broth
• 1 teaspoon Onion powder
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Garlic powder
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Turmeric powder
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Salt
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Black pepper
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Paprika

Instructions

1. Cook the macaroni according to the package instructions.
2. In a blender, combine cashews, nutritional yeast, vegetable broth, onion powder, garlic powder, turmeric powder, Dijon mustard, salt, black pepper, and paprika. Blend until smooth.
3. Drain the cooked macaroni and return it to the pot. Pour the cashew sauce over the macaroni and stir until well coated.
4. Cook over low heat for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
5. Remove from heat and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 350kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 20g31%

Total Carbohydrate 30g10%

Sugars 5g

Protein 15g30%

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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.