The BEST Vegan Mac and Cheese

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Elevate your Mac Monday with this delightful Vegan Mac & Cheese, made creamy and healthy with cauliflower, cashews, nutritional yeast, and miso paste. Quick, easy, and packed with plant-based goodness that will please the whole family!

When it comes to being vegan, finding a replacement for cheese can be a challenge. But fear not, because this Vegan Mac & Cheese recipe is here to change your mind and elevate your comfort food game to a whole new level!

Prepare to be amazed by the creamy, dreamy texture and rich, cheesy flavor of this vegan Mac and Cheese. Plus, it’s healthier and easier to make than traditional dairy-based versions. If you’re skeptical about vegan cheese, give this recipe a try, and you’ll be pleasantly surprised.

What makes this Vegan Mac & Cheese so special?

The magic ingredient that creates the silky smooth sauce is none other than cauliflower! Yes, you read that right – cauliflower. The humble cauliflower transforms into a luscious, velvety sauce that will have you going back for seconds.

Are you ready to whip up this deliciousness in your kitchen? It’s super easy and quick, requiring minimal clean-up. You can have this wholesome Mac and Cheese ready in less than 30 minutes, making it perfect for busy weeknights or cozy family dinners.

What you’re going to need for the BEST Vegan Mac and Cheese:

  • cauliflower
  • raw cashews
  • yellow onion
  • water or plain unsweetened plant milk
  • lemon
  • tamari or soy sauce
  • sijon mustard
  • nutritional yeast
  • white miso paste
  • garlic powder
  • paprika
  • turmeric
  • salt and pepper
  • tapioca flour
  • pasta
  • green peas
  • broccoli, steamed

 

Ditch the traditional cheese-filled mac and try this plant-powered version. The velvety sauce, along with the green peas and steamed broccoli, creates a harmonious combination that will leave your taste buds dancing with delight.

Jackie Akerberg

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

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The BEST Vegan Mac and Cheese

Elevate your Mac Monday with this delightful Vegan Mac and Cheese, made creamy and healthy with cauliflower, cashews, nutritional yeast, and miso paste. Quick, easy, and packed with plant-based goodness that will please the whole family!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Course Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 3

Ingredients
  

  • ½ head of cauliflower 3 Cups
  • ¼ cup raw cashews
  • ¼ yellow onion
  • ¼ cup water or plain unsweetened plant milk or more for desired thickness
  • ½ lemon juiced
  • 1 tsp tamari or soy sauce
  • ½ tsp dijon mustard
  • 4 tbsp nutritional yeast
  • 2 tbsp white miso paste
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • ¼ tsp paprika
  • tsp turmeric for color
  • ½ tsp salt and pepper
  • 2 tbsp tapioca flour optional but makes the texture PERFECT!!!
  • 4 servings pasta cooked
  • 1 cup green peas
  • 1 head broccoli steamed

Instructions
 

  • Add cauliflower, cashews, and onion to a medium saucepan with water. Bring to a boil and boil for 20 minutes until cauliflower is SUPER soft.
  • Drain and add to high speed blender with remaining ingredients (except pasta, peas, and broccoli)
  • Blend on high speed for 2-3 minutes until it’s super duper uber smooth and creamy. Season to taste.
  • Pour over prepared pasta in a saucepan and heat over low heat. Stir in peas.
  • Transfer to bowls and serve with steamed broccoli. Drizzle with a little sriracha because there’s nothin better than Mac and sriracha - amiright?!
Keyword creamy vegan, dairy free, gluten free, healthy vegan, oil free, plant based, vegan mac and cheese
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