Description
Creamy Vegan Mac and Cheese is the ultimate comfort food that combines rich flavors with wholesome ingredients, crafted entirely from plants. This delightful dish features tender pasta enveloped in a smooth, cheesy sauce made from cashews and nutritional yeast, delivering a satisfying experience without dairy. Perfect for family dinners or gatherings with friends, this vegan mac and cheese will surely impress everyone at the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz elbow macaroni
- 1 cup raw cashews (soaked for 30 minutes)
- 1/2 cup nutritional yeast
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the macaroni according to package instructions in salted water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a blender, combine soaked cashews, nutritional yeast, garlic powder, lemon juice, almond milk, mustard, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth.
- In a large bowl or saucepan over low heat, mix the cooked pasta with the creamy sauce until evenly coated.
- Heat gently for about five minutes to warm through. Adjust creaminess by adding more almond milk if desired.
- Serve warm, garnished with additional nutritional yeast or fresh herbs if preferred.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg