VEGAN CREAMY CASHEW MAC RECIPE BY TASTY

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Vegan Creamy Cashew Mac Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: elbow macaroni, medium yellow onion, raw cashews, garlic, grated potato, mustard, salt, chili flakes, garlic powder, onion powder, nutritional yeast, apple cider vinegar, reserved pasta water

Provided by N G

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups elbow macaroni, cooked
1 medium yellow onion, diced
1 cup raw cashews
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup grated potato
1 teaspoon mustard
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon chili flakes,
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
¼ cup nutritional yeast
2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
1 cup reserved pasta water

Steps:

  • Boil macaroni according to package directions. While it boils, in a separate pan on medium-heat, saute onions with salt until translucent. Then, add in garlic and grated potato and stir together.
  • Once the mixture is combined, add mustard, onion powder, garlic powder, chili flakes, and salt and stir.
  • If pasta has cooked through, drain and set aside, reserving 1 cup of pasta water. Add the pasta water and cashews to the saute pan and simmer for 10 minutes.
  • After the mixture simmers and has combined together, add to a blender with the nutritional yeast and apple cider vinegar.
  • Blend the mixture on high until smooth and creamy. Once combined, season with salt and pepper to taste and add the sauce to the pasta. Stir to combine.
  • Taste and season if needed.
  • Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 345 calories, Carbohydrate 57 grams, Fat 7 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 12 grams, Sugar 4 grams

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