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Vegan Mac and Cheese

Here's how you can make the world-renowned mac and cheese recipe - vegan! This vegan mac and cheese recipe tastes and looks just like the real deal and it's extra cheesy, without any dairy whatsoever! 
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Choose Serving Size 6

Ingredients 

  • ½ cup raw cashews soaked overnight
  • 1 potato peeled and cubed
  • 1 carrot peeled and sliced
  • 1 cup full-fat coconut milk
  • 1 onion peeled
  • ⅓ cup nutritional yeast
  • 2 tsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp allspice
  • 2 tsp mustard
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp white pepper
  • ½ tsp cumin powder
  • ¼ tsp smoked paprika
  • ¼ tsp cayenne
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 Tbsp tapioca flour
  • 1 pinch nutmeg
  • 5 cups macaroni cooked al dente (use GF if needed, save the water)
  • 2 Tbsp spring onion chopped

Instructions

  • In a bowl, add the potato, carrot, onion, a pinch of salt and pepper and allspice. Cover with water and set on high heat. Bring to boil. Change heat to low and simmer until the veggies are soft.
  • In a blender, add the soaked cashews, boiled veggies, coconut milk, nutritional yeast, lemon juice, mustard, salt, pepper, cumin powder, smoked paprika, cayenne, garlic powder, olive oil, tapioca, and nutmeg. Blend until smooth and silky. Transfer to a saucepan and cook on medium heat. Bring to boil, stirring continuously, add some pasta water if the sauce is too thick and set aside.
  • In a large pan, combine cooked pasta with the vegan cheese sauce; stir well and top with some green onions.