Vegan Macaroni And Cheese Soy Free Food

EASY VEGAN MAC AND CHEESE

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.

CREAMY DAIRY-FREE MAC AND CHEESE

Steps:

• Cook the macaroni according to the package direction.
• In a high-power blender or food processor, mix the cashews, water or milk beverage, lemon juice, and ½ teaspoon salt until smooth. Gradually blend in the oil, roasted red peppers, nutritional yeast, onion powder, and garlic powder. Blend until smooth.
• Pour the sauce through a fine mesh sieve into a saucepan (to catch any remaining nut bits). Cook over medium heat, whisking, until thickened. Season the sauce with additional salt, as needed. (I usually add another ½ teaspoon or so.)

VEGAN MACARONI AND CHEESE (SOY FREE!)

Steps:

• Cook the pasta in boiling water according to its instructions. Turn off heat and drain.
• Add margarine, yeast, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and rice milk to pasta. Stir well.
• Add shredded cheese substitute and water. Stir well. Return pot to low heat, stirring regularly, for 5 minutes until cheese is melted and well mixed.