Vegan Mac and Cheese
A creamy, rich, and healthy twist on classic mac and cheese, perfect for comforting weeknight dinners.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz elbow macaroni
- 1 cup raw cashews, soaked
- 1 cup nutritional yeast
- 1 cup plant-based milk (e.g., almond or soy milk)
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: breadcrumbs for topping
Instructions
- Cook the elbow macaroni according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- Blend the soaked cashews, nutritional yeast, plant-based milk, lemon juice, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper until smooth and creamy.
- Combine the cooked macaroni and cheese sauce in a large pot; stir until well coated.
- Transfer to a baking dish, sprinkle breadcrumbs on top if desired, and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 20 minutes until heated through.
- Serve warm and enjoy your scrumptious vegan mac and cheese!
Notes
Soaking the cashews is crucial for achieving that creamy texture. Nutritional yeast adds cheesy flavor without the dairy.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Find it online: https://www.nailzspa.com/vegan-mac-and-cheese/