Who Cares Vegan Mac and Cheese Recipe

Traditional mac and cheese is typically made with dairy cheese and butter, but this vegan version uses cashews and nutritional yeast to create a creamy and cheesy flavor.

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: 13.

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Who Cares Vegan Mac and Cheese Recipe

Cooking Method: Baking, Boiling Cuisine: American, Plant-based Courses: Comfort Food, Dinner, Main Dish Recipe Keys: Gluten Free High Protein Vegan

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 10 min Cook Time 20 min Rest Time 5 min Total Time 35 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1400

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 8 ounce Elbow macaroni
• 1 cup Cashews
• 4 tablespoon Nutritional yeast
• 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon Onion powder
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 2 tablespoon Lemon juice
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Turmeric
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Smoked paprika
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Salt
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Black pepper
• ¹⁄₂ cup Water
• as needed Cooking oil spray

Instructions

1. Cook the elbow macaroni according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
2. In a blender, combine cashews, nutritional yeast, garlic powder, onion powder, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, turmeric, smoked paprika, salt, black pepper, and water. Blend until smooth and creamy.
3. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
4. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked macaroni and the cashew cheese sauce. Stir until well coated.
5. Transfer the mac and cheese mixture to a greased baking dish. Smooth the top with a spatula.
6. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the top is golden and bubbly.
7. Remove from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.
8. Serve hot and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 350kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 15g24%

Total Carbohydrate 45g15%

Sugars 3g

Protein 12g24%

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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.