THE BEST VEGAN MAC AND CHEESE YOU'LL EVER EAT
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
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
THE BEST VEGAN MAC AND CHEESE
This delicious creamy mac and cheese recipe is 100% vegan, free of any oil, and made with no-fuzz ingredients in just 15 minutes or less! Kids and omnivores love it, guaranteed.
Provided by nutriciously
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pasta
Time 1h5m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain.
- Place potatoes into a large pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain. Peel and finely chop potatoes when cool enough to handle.
- Combine potatoes, onion, carrot, and garlic in a small pot over medium heat. Add 2 tablespoons water and cook until soft enough to blend and water is mostly evaporated, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat. Transfer sauce to a blender. Add 3/4 cup water, cashews, soy milk, nutritional yeast, lemon juice, salt, paprika, and cayenne. Cover the blender and hold lid down with a potholder; pulse a few times before leaving on to blend until smooth.
- Heat 2 tablespoons water in a nonstick pan over medium heat. Add broccoli and cook until soft but still a little crunchy, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a large serving bowl. Pour sauce in and mix until thoroughly coated.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 325.6 calories, Carbohydrate 51.8 g, Fat 9.2 g, Fiber 8.6 g, Protein 14.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 586.1 mg, Sugar 3.9 g
EASY VEGAN MAC AND CHEESE
Easy, creamy, vegan mac and cheese! This 1-pot dish is made with tender shells and creamy vegan cheddar cheese sauce. It's the ultimate cozy comfort food with just 5 ingredients and 15 minutes required!
Provided by Minimalist Baker
Categories Entree
Time 15m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Fill a medium saucepan a little more than halfway full with water, add a pinch of salt, and bring to a boil over high heat. Once boiling, add pasta and cook according to package instructions until just al dente (ours took 9 minutes). Be careful not to overcook because the shells will cook a bit longer with the cheese sauce after draining.
- Drain pasta (we avoided using a colander by using our saucepan lid, which has a draining feature - if yours doesn't, drain in a colander as needed, then add back to saucepan).
- Immediately add the vegan cheddar cheese, almond milk (starting with lesser amount), salt, and nutritional yeast. Stir and cook over low heat, stirring frequently until the sauce melts, becomes gooey, and coats the shells. If the cheddar isn't melting, cover to encourage it along.
- Remove from heat and serve immediately. Option to garnish with vegan parmesan cheese and red pepper flakes.
- Store cooled leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 1-2 days (not freezer friendly). Reheat in the microwave or on the stovetop over medium-low heat until hot, adding more dairy-free milk as needed to thin.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 serving, Calories 490 kcal, Carbohydrate 66.6 g, Protein 27.7 g, Fat 17.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 499 mg, Fiber 10.7 g, Sugar 5.7 g, UnsaturatedFat 10.7 g
VEGAN MAC AND CHEESE
Everyone's favorite comfort food goes vegan in this easy dish.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 25m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Cook the pasta according to the package directions for al dente.
- Meanwhile, combine the potato, onion and squash in a medium saucepan and cover with water by 1 inch. Bring to a boil and cook until the potato and squash are tender and cooked through, about 8 minutes.
- Add the cashews, coconut milk, nutritional yeast, garlic powder, paprika, cayenne, lemon juice and 1 teaspoon salt to a blender along with the cooked vegetables and 1/2 cup of the cooking liquid. Blend until the sauce has the consistency of thick pancake batter; you may need add up to 1/4 cup more of the cooking liquid if your sauce is too thick.
- Toss the sauce with the pasta in a large bowl while still hot.
EASY 1 POT VEGAN MAC AND CHEESE
Creamy, saucy, easy vegan mac and cheese. No messy blenders or extra dirty pots necessary. This vegan mac and cheese is ready in 20 minutes or less!
Provided by Brittany Mueller
Categories Lunch and Dinner
Time 20m
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a small bowl, measure out the cheese, butter, nutritional yeast, vinegar, garlic and onion powder, sugar, and salt.
- Bring a large pot of heavily salted water to boil. Add macaroni noodles. Cook pasta al denté, according to package instructions. Drain the pasta but DO NOT rinse it. The leftover starch from cooking the pasta thickens the cheese sauce.
- In the pot you used to boil the pasta, turn heat to medium. Add the cooked macaroni, and stir in unsweetened almond milk, and measured ingredients from step 1. The mac and cheese will look a little soupy at this stage.
- Continue cooking, stirring constantly, until vegan cheese is melted, and the sauce is smooth and thickened to your liking. Taste and adjust seasoning.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 341 calories, Sugar 3.5 g, Sodium 582.1 mg, Fat 12.3 g, SaturatedFat 3.7 g, TransFat 0 g, Carbohydrate 46.9 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 8.9 g, Cholesterol 0 mg
VEGAN MAC AND CHEESE
The combination of soaked cashews and nutritional yeast creates a savory sauce for this vegan mac and cheese. The cashews don't blend up completely smooth, but will have a fine texture even after processing, which helps the sauce cling to the noodles. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Rinse cashews in cold water. Place in a large bowl; add water to cover by 3 in. Cover and let stand overnight., Cook macaroni according to package directions. Drain and rinse cashews, discarding liquid. Transfer to a food processor. Add 1-1/2 cups water, nutritional yeast, lemon juice and seasonings; cover and process until pureed, 3-4 minutes, scraping down sides as needed., Drain macaroni; return to pan. Stir in cashew mixture. Cook and stir over medium-low heat until heated through. Sprinkle with additional paprika if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 497 calories, Fat 18g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 803mg sodium, Carbohydrate 67g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 18g protein.
VEGAN MAC 'N' CHEESE RECIPE BY TASTY
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
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
THE BEST VEGAN MACARONI AND CHEESE EVER
I found this recipe over at vegweb.com but I am typing it up here so I can use the easy conversions and see the nutritional information. It received so many positive comments that I have to try it. One of the only complaints is that it can be very salty, so you might want to consider cutting back on the soy sauce or not adding additional salt.
Provided by katedanger
Categories Low Cholesterol
Time 8m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Boil water in a big pot for the pasta.
- All of the ingredients sans pasta can easily go in a blender (liquid and powdered) -- this is by far the easiest way.
- Once pasta is cooked, drain and put it in the baking pan pour the cheese sauce over the pasta.
- Bake until the top of the pasta looks slightly browned and crispy about 15 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 961, Fat 43.5, SaturatedFat 3.8, Sodium 2122.5, Carbohydrate 111.6, Fiber 17.7, Sugar 6, Protein 39.5
VEGAN BAKED MAC AND CHEESE
If you have vegan dinner guests or are trying to cut back on the dairy, this mac 'n' cheese will satisfy your craving, I promise. The nutritional yeast gives it that "cheesy" flavor and the ground mustard makes it taste like my original recipe. Plus, the pureed butternut squash gives the sauce that iconic yellow hue.
Provided by Kardea Brown
Categories side-dish
Time 55m
Yield 8 to 12 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Cook the pasta according to the package directions. Drain, and keep warm.
- Meanwhile, combine the cashews with enough boiling water to cover in a medium bowl. Let stand for 10 minutes. Drain.
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- Combine the soaked cashews, nutritional yeast, cornstarch, garlic powder, ground mustard and 1 1/2 cups water in a high-powered blender. Blend until very smooth, adding more water if necessary to reach the desired consistency. Stir in the butternut squash and season with salt and pepper.
- Stir together the cooked pasta and sauce in a lightly greased 9-by-13-inch baking dish. Stir together the panko, Parmesan and olive oil in a bowl. Sprinkle evenly over the pasta. Bake until the pasta is bubbly and the topping is browned, 20 to 25 minutes.
VEGAN MACARONI AND CHEESE
Make and share this Vegan Macaroni and Cheese recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Carol Bullock
Categories Low Cholesterol
Time 35m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Mix dry ingredients in a saucepan.
- Whisk in milk.
- Cook over medium heat, whisking constantly, until it thickens and bubbles.
- Cook and stir 30 seconds more, then remove from the heat.
- Whip in the margarine and mustard.
- Add more milk or water if mixture is too thick.
- Add hot, cooked macaroni, and mix well.
- Enjoy!
THE BEST EVER VEGAN MAC 'N' CHEESE RECIPE BY TASTY
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
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
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