Best Vegan Mac and Cheese: Indulgent Comfort Food Recipe
The Best Vegan Mac and Cheese offers a creamy, indulgent twist on the classic comfort food, perfect for plant-based diets.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dishes
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Vegan
- Diet: Plant-Based
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces elbow macaroni
- 1 cup raw cashews
- 1 cup nutritional yeast
- 2 cups almond milk
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Cook the macaroni according to package instructions until al dente.
- In a blender, combine cashews, nutritional yeast, almond milk, lemon juice, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, and salt. Blend until smooth.
- In a saucepan, heat the blended mixture over medium heat until warmed through.
- Combine the cooked macaroni and the cheese sauce, stirring to coat.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- For a spicier version, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the cheese sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: vegan mac and cheese, plant-based recipes, comfort food