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Creamy Vegan Macaroni and Cheese

Creamy vegan macaroni and cheese with cashew sauce and nutritional yeast. Easy, dairy-free comfort food.

Creamy Vegan Macaroni and Cheese

Delicious creamy vegan macaroni and cheese made with cashews and nutritional yeast. Easy, dairy-free, and perfect comfort food.

Recipe Details

Prep time
20m
Cook time
15m
Rest time
0s
Total time
35m

Ingredients

Servings:
1
  • 75 g elbow macaroni dry
  • 30 g raw cashews
  • 100 ml unsweetened almond milk
  • 15 g nutritional yeast flakes
  • 1 piece garlic clove minced
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice fresh
  • 1 teaspoon yellow mustard prepared
  • 0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika ground
  • 0.5 teaspoon sea salt
  • 0.25 teaspoon black pepper ground
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil extra virgin

Origins

USA

Instructions

  1. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil.
  2. Add elbow macaroni dry to boiling water and cook until al dente, about 8 minutes.
  3. Drain macaroni and set aside.
  4. Soak raw cashews in hot water for 15 minutes to soften.
  5. Drain cashews and place them in a blender.
  6. Add unsweetened almond milk, nutritional yeast flakes, garlic clove minced, lemon juice fresh, yellow mustard prepared, smoked paprika ground, sea salt, and black pepper ground to the blender.
  7. Blend ingredients until smooth and creamy.
  8. Heat olive oil extra virgin in a saucepan over medium heat.
  9. For the cashew cheese sauce into the saucepan and cook, stirring constantly, until warmed through and slightly thickened, about 3 minutes.
  10. Add cooked macaroni to the sauce and stir well to coat evenly.
  11. Serve hot and enjoy your creamy vegan macaroni and cheese.

Tips

  • Soak cashews in hot water to ensure a smooth sauce.
  • Use nutritional yeast for a cheesy flavor without dairy.
  • Adjust seasoning to taste, adding more lemon juice or mustard if desired.

Serving Suggestions

  • steamed broccoli
  • green salad
  • roasted vegetables

This creamy vegan macaroni and cheese is a comforting, easy-to-make dish perfect for any plant-based meal. Enjoy it warm with your favorite sides.

Nutrition Facts

Estimated values per 100g.

  • Fiber (g): 2
  • Sodium (g): 0.3
  • Sugar (g): 2
  • Fat (g): 6
  • Carbohydrates (g): 25
  • Protein (g): 6
  • Calories: 180
  • Cholesterol (g): 0
  • Saturated Fat (g): 0.8

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