Description
A creamy and delicious vegan mac and cheese that rivals the traditional version, made with wholesome ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz elbow macaroni
- 1 cup raw cashews, soaked
- 1/4 cup nutritional yeast
- 1/4 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp turmeric
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the elbow macaroni according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a blender, combine soaked cashews, nutritional yeast, almond milk, lemon juice, garlic powder, onion powder, turmeric, salt, and pepper.
- Blend until smooth and creamy.
- In a large pot, combine the cooked macaroni and the cashew cheese sauce.
- Stir well to coat the macaroni evenly with the sauce.
- Heat over low heat for a few minutes until warmed through.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- For a spicier version, add a pinch of cayenne pepper.
- Can be topped with breadcrumbs for added crunch.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg