Dairy-Free Cauliflower Macaroni & Cheese
Published Feb 24, 2021
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This Dairy-Free Cauliflower Macaroni & Cheese recipe is a good alternative to making a dairy-free cashew cheese. It’s simpler!
Dairy-Free Cauliflower Macaroni & Cheese
Ingredients
- 12 ounces (340 g) gluten-free pasta , (penne, elbows, or other short noodles)
- 3 tablespoons (45 mL) olive oil
- 1 tablespoon (15 g) minced garlic
- 1½ cups (150 g) cauliflower florets, chopped
- 3 tablespoons (24 g) tapioca flour/starch
- 1 (13.6-ounce/403-milliliter) can coconut milk
- 5 tablespoons (20 g) nutritional yeast
- 2 tablespoons (24 g) diced pimentos , (jarred/canned)
- ¼ cup (25 g) vegan Parmesan cheese*
- Pinch of kosher or fine sea salt
- Freshly ground black pepper, , to taste
Instructions
- Boil a pot of water and cook the pasta according to package directions.
- Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Sauté the minced garlic and cauliflower, tossing occasionally to cook evenly and prevent it from burning. Once the cauliflower is soft (about 10 minutes) whisk in the tapioca flour to make a roux. Next, add the coconut milk, nutritional yeast, diced pimentos, vegan Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper. Whisk to combine. Bring the cheese sauce mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Transfer the cheese sauce to a blender and blend until smooth. Add the sauce back to the skillet.
- Drain and rinse the pasta and then add it to the skillet, toss with the cheese sauce, and serve. Garnish with more vegan parmesan cheese, if desired.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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