Vegan Mac and Cheese
Vegan Mac and Cheese
A creamy, flavorful classic in vegan form! Prepared with homemade, plant-based cheese. Enjoy this guilt-free dish as a centerpiece or as a midnight snack.
Ingredients
- 8 oz elbow macaroni
- 1/2 medium onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1/2 cup carrots, chopped
- 1 small potato, chopped
- 1/4 cup cashews
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 1/2 cup almond milk
- 4 tbsp nutritional yeast
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp chili flakes
Instructions
- Prepare pasta per package instructions.
- In a separate pot boil 1 1/2 cups of water over medium-high heat.
- Add potatoes, carrots, garlic, and onions. Cook for 15 minutes.
- Remove from heat and drain.
- Add milk, cashews, and boiled vegetables to a blender and puree.
- Add the spices and nutritional yeast to the pureed mixture. Blend until contents are mixed well.
- Pour the cheese (mixture) over the pasta and mix well.
- Serve with salad and/or roasted vegetables.