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THE BEST EVER VEGAN MAC 'N' CHEESE RECIPE BY TASTY



The Best Ever Vegan Mac 'N' Cheese Recipe by Tasty image

Whether you're lactose intolerant or just looking to cut back on dairy, this creamy, dreamy mac stands up to the real thing. Made with velvety cashew milk and roasted garlic, you'll be going back for seconds and thirds.

Provided by Rachel Gaewski

Categories     Sides

Time 5h40m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 cup raw cashews
warm water, for soaking cashews
1 head garlic
5 tablespoons olive oil, divided
3 cups cold water
1 ¼ cups panko breadcrumbs
½ teaspoon paprika
3 teaspoons kosher salt, divided
2 tablespoons vegan butter
3 cloves garlic, minced
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons nutritional yeast
2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
¼ teaspoon ground turmeric
¾ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
3 cups elbow pasta

Steps:

  • Add the cashews to a medium bowl and cover with warm water by 1 inch (2 ½ cm). Soak for 3-4 hours, until the cashews are softened and plump, then drain.
  • While the cashews are soaking, make the roasted garlic: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  • Cut off the top ½ inch (1 ¼ cm) of the head of garlic and drizzle the exposed cloves with 1 tablespoon olive oil. Replace the top of the head of garlic and wrap tightly in foil. Roast for 35-40 minutes, until the cloves are easily pierced with a fork. Unwrap the garlic and let cool completely. Once cooled, squeeze all of the cloves from their skins.
  • Add the soaked cashews, roasted garlic cloves, and cold water to a high-powered blender. Blend on high speed until completely smooth. 30-60 seconds. Set aside.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a 12-inch (30 G) cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. When the oil is shimmering, add the panko, paprika, and 1 teaspoon of salt. Stir with a spatula to coat the bread crumbs in the oil. Toast, stirring frequently, for 3-5 minutes, until the bread crumbs are lightly golden brown. Transfer the bread crumbs to a bowl and set aside. Wipe out the skillet.
  • In the same skillet, melt together the vegan butter and remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 2-3 minutes, until fragrant but not browned. Whisk in the flour, making sure there are no clumps. Cook the roux for 3-4 minutes, whisking continuously, until the flour is golden in color and fragrant.
  • Add the blended cashew mixture to the skillet and whisk well to combine with the roux. Add the nutritional yeast, apple cider vinegar, turmeric, pepper, and the remaining 2 teaspoons of salt. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer the sauce for 2-3 minutes, until slightly thickened. It should be thick enough to coat the back of a spoon and pool when drizzled, but not so thick that it is gloppy. If the cheese sauce is too thick, add more water, 2 tablespoons at a time, until it reaches the desired consistency.
  • Add the elbow noodles to the sauce and toss until well coated.
  • Sprinkle the toasted bread crumbs on top of the pasta in an even layer.
  • Bake for 15-20 minutes, until the sauce is bubbling around the edges of the skillet and the bread crumbs are deep golden brown.
  • Garnish with fresh minced parsley and serve.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 615 calories, Carbohydrate 83 grams, Fat 23 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 17 grams, Sugar 4 grams

THE BEST VEGAN MAC AND CHEESE YOU'LL EVER EAT



The Best Vegan Mac and Cheese You'll Ever Eat image

The BEST vegan mac and cheese recipe with a deliciously creamy vegan cashew cheese sauce! This easy vegan mac and cheese can be made in a few simple steps, has a hint of spice and will be your new favorite plant based comfort food.

Provided by Monique Volz of AmbitiousKitchen.com

Categories     Dairy Free     Dinner     Gluten Free     Vegan     Vegetarian

Time 1h20m

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 1/2 cups raw cashews*
2 cloves garlic
1/2 cup nutritional yeast
1 1/4 cups unsweetened almond milk (or neutral dairy free milk of choice)
1 jalapeño, chopped (you can deseed if you are sensitive to spice)
3/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
3/4 teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon dijon mustard
1 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
Freshly ground black pepper
1 pound shell (Conchiglie) pasta* (or sub any kind of gluten free pasta you'd like!)
To garnish:
Freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • *To make the cashew cheese sauce: soak the cashews in 4 cups of water for at least 2 hours; otherwise I've found that you can easily speed up the process by adding the raw cashews to a pot with water and placing over high heat. Bring water to a boil, then immediately turn off the heat; let the cashews sit for 30-45 minutes in the warm water, then drain.
  • Once the cashews have finished soaking you'll be ready to make the sauce: add drained cashews, garlic, nutritional yeast, almond milk, jalapeno, turmeric, paprika, onion powder, dijon mustard, salt and black pepper to a high powered blender. Blend until a thick sauce comes together. If you want a thinner sauce, add a bit more almond milk. Taste and adjust seasonings as necessary.
  • Cook the noodles according to the directions on the package, until they are al dente. Drain noodles, then add back to pot and stir in your cashew cheese sauce. Taste and adjust seasonings if necessary. You may need more salt! Garnish with freshly ground black pepper. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 serving (based on 6), Calories 470 kcal, Carbohydrate 66.3 g, Protein 16.7 g, Fat 15.8 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Fiber 5.7 g, Sugar 3.5 g

VEGAN MAC 'N' CHEESE RECIPE BY TASTY



Vegan Mac 'n' Cheese Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: yellow potatoes, medium carrot, medium onion, cashews, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, nutritional yeast, elbow macaroni, paprika

Provided by Jordan Kenna

Categories     Sides

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 yellow potatoes, peeled and cubed
1 medium carrot, cut into 1 inch (2.5 cm) pieces
1 medium onion, peeled and quartered
½ cup cashews
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon salt, plus more for water
2 tablespoons nutritional yeast, optional
1 lb elbow macaroni, cooked, for serving
paprika, to taste

Steps:

  • Peel and cube the potatoes. Peel and chop the carrot. Peel and quarter the onion.
  • Add the vegetables to a large pot or Dutch oven of boiling salted water. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes, until the potatoes are fork-tender. Remove the boiled vegetables and save about 1 ½ cups of the cooking water.
  • Add the cashews, boiled vegetables, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, reserved cooking water, and nutritional yeast to a blender. Blend until smooth.
  • Pour the sauce over the macaroni and stir to coat.
  • Sprinkle with paprika and serve immediately.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 581 calories, Carbohydrate 109 grams, Fat 7 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 19 grams, Sugar 7 grams

ROASTED RED PEPPER VEGAN MAC 'N' CHEESE RECIPE BY TASTY



Roasted Red Pepper Vegan Mac 'N' Cheese Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: olive oil, small onion, garlic, raw cashew, red pepper, nutritional yeast, tomato paste, cornstarch, salt, smoked paprika, ground mustard, turmeric, vegetable broth, dry pasta, smoked paprika

Provided by Rachel Gaewski

Categories     Dinner

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
¾ cup raw cashew, soaked in water for two hours
1 red pepper, roasted
2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 ½ tablespoons cornstarch
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon ground mustard
½ teaspoon turmeric
2 cups vegetable broth
8 oz dry pasta, cooked
smoked paprika, to serve

Steps:

  • In a medium-sized pot or dutch oven over medium heat, add the olive oil and onion and cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until semi translucent.
  • Add the garlic and cook for 2-3 minutes.
  • Transfer onion and garlic to blender. Add the soaked cashews, red pepper, nutritional yeast, tomato paste, cornstarch, salt, paprika, ground mustard, turmeric, and vegetable broth, and blend until smooth.
  • Transfer sauce back into pot and cook until thickened, about 5 minutes.
  • Add pasta to the pot and stir until sauce is evenly distributed.
  • Top with smoked paprika and serve immediately.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1580 calories, Carbohydrate 168 grams, Fat 86 grams, Fiber 9 grams, Protein 25 grams, Sugar 29 grams

HEALTHIER MAC 'N' CHEESE RECIPE BY TASTY



Healthier Mac 'n' Cheese Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: yellow potatoes, medium carrot, medium onion, cashews, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, nutritional yeast, whole wheat macaroni, paprika

Provided by Tiffany Lo

Categories     Dinner

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 yellow potatoes, peeled and cubed
1 medium carrot, sliced
1 medium onion, peeled and quartered
½ cup cashews
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
1 lb whole wheat macaroni, cooked
paprika, optional

Steps:

  • Add potatoes, carrot, and onion to a boiling pot of water. Cook for 10 minutes or until fork-tender. Reserve two cups of boiled water, and drain the rest through a colander.
  • Add cooked vegetables, cashews, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and nutritional yeast. Put 1 cup (235 ml) of reserved boiled water into blend. Blend until well combined. If a smoother texture is desired, add more of the boiled water.
  • Pour mix over cooked pasta and coat evenly.
  • Garnish with paprika (optional).
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 582 calories, Carbohydrate 110 grams, Fat 7 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 19 grams, Sugar 7 grams

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