Spinach Artichoke Mac & Cheese

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Celebrate the first day of spring with this creamy Vegan Spinach Artichoke Mac & Cheese. Packed with nutrient-rich cauliflower, onion, garlic, artichokes, lemon, and cashews, this no-processed-cheese dish is ready in 25 minutes. Enjoy the flavors of your favorite party food, veganized!

Happy Monday Folks! Add this recipe to your menu – it’s perfect for #meatlessmonday! This recipe is DELICIOUS AND CREAMY TO THE GODS! Did I mention Gluten Free, Oil Free, AND 100% Plant Based? Get into it.

5 Great reasons why you should start your week with a Vegan Spinach Artichoke Mac & Cheese

  1. Monday blues are instantly thrown to the wayside when you know you’re coming home to creamy dreamy pasta.
  2. Manic Monday? This recipe is ready in just over 20 minutes start to finish, making Monday’s meatless meal a BREEZE.
  3. This sauce is veggie-packed and full of nutrient-rich goodness from cauliflower, onion, garlic, artichokes, lemon, and cashews! No processed cheese substitutes here.
  4. This recipe makes great leftovers! Easy Monday dinner and tasty meals prepped for the rest of the week? Sign me up!
  5. Need I say more?! It’s also DELICIOUS and channels allllll the flavors of everyone’s fav party food: spinach artichoke dip… VEGANIZED. 

 

What you will need for this Vegan Mac and Cheese:

  • cauliflower
  • raw cashews
  • yellow onion
  • garlic
  • artichoke hearts, divided
  • lemon
  • Dijon mustard
  • white miso paste
  • nutritional yeast
  • 1 TBSP liquid aminos, soy sauce, or tamari
  • dried parsley
  • salt and pepper
  • tapioca flour
  • water or broth
  • spinach
  • pasta of choice (I used shells made 100% from chickpeas)

 

This Vegan Spinach Artichoke Mac & Cheese is the ultimate comfort food with a healthy twist. It’s packed with nutritious ingredients, quick to make, and incredibly delicious. Whether you’re celebrating Meatless Monday or simply looking for a satisfying weeknight meal, this recipe is sure to please. Enjoy the creamy goodness and the flavors of your favorite party dip, all in one wholesome and indulgent dish!

Jackie Akerberg

Author of the Clean Vegan Cookbook, Food Blogger and Recipe Developer from Des Moines, Iowa. 

Jackfruitful Kitchen has proudly been featured in Forks Over Knives, Vegan Bowls, Vegan Food and Living, and DSM Magazine.

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Spinach Artichoke Mac & Cheese

5 from 1 vote
Celebrate the first day of spring with this creamy Vegan Spinach Artichoke Mac & Cheese. Packed with nutrient-rich cauliflower, onion, garlic, artichokes, lemon, and cashews, this no-processed-cheese dish is ready in 25 minutes. Enjoy the flavors of your favorite party food, veganized!
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Dinner, Main Course

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cup cauliflower
  • cup raw cashews
  • 1 yellow onion, halved and divided
  • 3 garlic cloves
  • 14 oz can of artichoke hearts, divided
  • 1 lemon, juiced
  • 1 tsp dijon mustard
  • 1 tbsp white miso paste
  • ¼ cup nutritional yeast
  • 1 tbsp liquid aminos, soy sauce, or tamari
  • 1 tsp dried parsley
  • ½ tsp salt and pepper
  • 3 tbsp tapioca flour
  • ¼ cup water or broth
  • 4 cup spinach
  • 10 oz pasta of choice, prepared according to package (I used shells made 100% from chickpeas)

Method
 

  1. Add cauliflower, cashews, garlic, and 1/2 the onion to a saucepan covered with water and bring to a boil. Boil for 15-18 minutes until cauliflower is SUPER soft.
  2. Drain and transfer to a high speed blender with remaining ingredients (except 1/2 onion, spinach, half of the artichokes, and pasta). Blend on high until super smooth and creamy. Season to taste.
  3. Meanwhile, cook pasta and sauté the onion, spinach, and remaining artichokes until tender.
  4. Drain pasta and return to saucepan. Pour in sauce and stir to combine. Mix in sautéed veggies. Serve hot garnished with fresh parsley! YUM!

*Macros are provided as an estimate for convenience. Your final numbers will vary depending on ingredient brands, substitutions, and how you portion the recipe.

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2 Responses

  1. 5 stars
    Wow! So flavorful, and hubby approved. This will be on our regular rotation. I used gnocchi instead of pasta for the first time and loved it. Thank you!

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