Vegan Baked Mac And Cheese Recipe
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Servings: Makes approximately 6 servings
Ingredients:
For the Macaroni:
10 oz (280g) elbow macaroni (or any other pasta of choice)
For the Cheese-Like Sauce:
- 1 cup raw cashews, soaked in water for at least 4 hours (or overnight)
- 1 cup unsweetened plant-based milk (e.g., almond, soy, or oat milk)
- 1/4 cup nutritional yeast
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch or arrowroot powder
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional, for a smoky flavor)
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder (for color and an eggy taste)
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- For the Breadcrumb Topping:
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (use gluten-free breadcrumbs for a GF version)
- 2 tablespoons vegan butter, melted
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley (optional, for added flavor)
- Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a baking dish and set it aside.
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley (optional, for added flavor)
- Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a baking dish and set it aside.
- Cook the elbow macaroni according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain the cooked pasta and set it aside.
- In a high-speed blender or food processor, combine the soaked cashews, plant-based milk, nutritional yeast, cornstarch, lemon juice, garlic, onion powder, smoked paprika (if using), turmeric powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Blend the ingredients until you have a smooth and creamy sauce. Adjust the consistency by adding more plant-based milk if needed.
- In a separate bowl, mix the breadcrumbs with the melted vegan butter, garlic powder, and dried parsley (if using) until the breadcrumbs are well coated.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked macaroni and the cheese-like sauce, stirring gently until the macaroni is evenly coated.
- Transfer the macaroni mixture to the greased baking dish, spreading it out evenly.
- Sprinkle the breadcrumb topping over the macaroni in an even layer.
- Bake the vegan mac and cheese in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until the top is golden and the sauce is bubbling.
- Once baked, remove the dish from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before serving.
- Nutrition Facts per Serving (approximate values):
- Calories: 452
- Total Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sodium: 150mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 59g
- Dietary Fiber: 4g
- Sugars: 4g
- Protein: 17g
