Name: Vegan Mac and Cheese
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Ingredients: 1 large potato (peeled); 1 small carrot (peeled); 1/2 cup cashews ((see notes)); 1/2 cup plant-based milk (of choice (I used canned coconut milk)); 1/3-1/2 cup vegetable broth ((or use more plant-based milk instead)); 1/2 small onion ((see notes)); 2-3 cloves garlic ((see notes)); 4 tbsp nutritional yeast; 1 1/2 tbsp tapioca flour ((see notes)); 1/2 tbsp lemon juice (or lime juice); 1/2-3/4 tsp sea salt ((or more to taste)); 1/3 tsp black pepper ((or to taste)); 1 tsp onion powder; crushed pepper flakes ((optional)); 12 oz Pasta of choice ((e.g. gluten-free) or zoodles (3-4 spiralized zucchinis))

This easy vegan Mac and Cheese recipe is super simple to make, deliciously ‘cheesy,’ and filled with tons of healthy hidden veggies that add flavor and nutrition. Serve alongside the pasta of your choice or even zucchini noodles (zoodles) for a hearty, comforting dish!

Vegan Mac and Cheese

potato (peeled)

carrot (peeled)

cashews ((see notes))

plant-based milk (of choice (I used canned coconut milk))

vegetable broth ((or use more plant-based milk instead))

onion ((see notes))

garlic ((see notes))

yeast

tbsp tapioca flour ((see notes))

lemon juice (or lime juice)

1/2-3/4 tsp sea salt ((or more to taste))

tsp black pepper ((or

onion powder

pepper flakes ((optional))

Soak cashews in hot water for at least 15 minutes until they are soft.

Cut the potato and carrot into 1-inch cubes and cook in salted water for about 10-15 minutes or until tender (discard the water afterward).

Boil your favorite pasta as per the instructions on the packaging or use a spiralizer to spiralize your zucchinis.

Add all the vegan Mac and Cheese ingredients into a blender and blend until completely smooth.

Pour the sauce into a saucepan and bring to a boil. Let it simmer for about 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly.

Pour over pasta or zoodles and serve immediately. Enjoy!

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This healthy vegan Mac and Cheese recipe is easy to make and contains only plant-based whole food ingredients. Serve this Mac ‘n Cheese with regular pasta, gluten-free pasta or zucchini noodles (zoodles) if you prefer a paleo version.

Healthy Vegan Mac And Cheese (Easy Recipe)

vegan mac and cheese

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Total: 25 minutes

Servings: 4

Author : Michaela Vais

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