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Vegan Mac and Cheese (No Cashews, Oil Free)

This vegan mac and cheese is made with no cashews and is completely oil free. It’s a great, healthier alternative to a typical mac and cheese recipe.






Total Time30 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Vegan
Servings: 2
Calories: 394.19kcal
Author: Bree Sheree

Equipment

  • Food processor or blender

Ingredients

  • 100 grams dry macaroni gluten free if necessary
  • 1 cup chopped russet potato
  • ½ cup chopped carrot
  • ¼ cup diced yellow onion
  • ½ cup coconut milk full fat
  • ¼ cup vegetable broth
  • ¼ cup nutritional yeast
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder

Instructions

  • Begin cooking your macaroni according to instructions on the package.
  • To start the sauce, add the potato, carrot, and onion to a pot. Add 3 cups of water and boil on the stove until the vegetables are soft (approximately 10-15 minutes).
  • Drain the water, then add the cooked potato, carrot, and onion to a food processor or high-power blender.
  • Add all other sauce ingredients and blend until smooth, pausing to scrape down sides as needed.
  • Mix the sauce with the cooked macaroni and enjoy! Heat in the microwave if needed.

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Notes

Makes 1.5 cups of sauce.
Makes 2.5 cups of mac and cheese. Nutritional information is based on half of this recipe. 
 

Nutrition

Calories: 394.19kcal | Carbohydrates: 60.3g | Protein: 10.98g | Fat: 14.13g | Saturated Fat: 11.21g | Sodium: 264.4mg | Potassium: 678.65mg | Fiber: 4.75g | Sugar: 3.34g | Vitamin A: 5408.49IU | Vitamin C: 11.11mg | Calcium: 30.48mg | Iron: 3.68mg