Vegan Mac & Cheese
Vegan Mac & Cheese
Servings: 5
Calories: 458kcal
Ingredients
- 1 pound gluten-free brown rice pasta
- ¾ cup raw cashews
- 1 cup water
- 3 chilies in adobo sauce
- ½ cup nutritional yeast
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon ground paprika plus more for garnish
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to the package instructions.
- While the pasta is cooking, prepare your “cheese” sauce: add the cashews, water, chilies in adobo, nutritional yeast, garlic, turmeric, nutmeg, paprika, salt, and pepper to the pitcher of a high-powered blender. Blend on high until smooth and creamy.
- When the pasta is al dente, drain and return it to the pot. Pour the sauce over the noodles and stir until the noodles are fully coated. Sprinkle with a dash more paprika and serve immediately.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Vegan Mac & Cheese
Amount Per Serving
Calories 458
Calories from Fat 90
% Daily Value*
Fat 10g15%
Saturated Fat 2g10%
Sodium 368mg15%
Potassium 225mg6%
Carbohydrates 81g27%
Fiber 9g36%
Sugar 3g3%
Protein 12g24%
Vitamin A 550IU11%
Vitamin C 0.4mg0%
Calcium 9mg1%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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