Mac and 'Shews (Vegan Mac and Cheese)
Pasta and Noodles Pasta by Shape
Cashews are basically vegan dairy. Blend them with a little liquid and you've got a smooth cream, similar to half-and-half. Mixed with broth, nutritional yeast, miso and seasonings along with the macaroni and you've got delish mac 'n cheese.
Servings per recipe: 4
Calories per serving: 430
Preparation time: 5m
Total cooking time: 20m
Ingredients:
- 1 cup unroasted cashews
- 1 cup vegetable broth
- 3 tablespoons nutritional yeast flakes
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons white miso
- 2 teaspoons onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 8 ounces small shell pasta or macaroni
- 1 1/2 cups arugula (optional)
Directions:
- 1 Blend cashews, broth, yeast, lemon juice, miso, and onion powder in a high-powered blender (such as a Vitamix(R)), scraping down sides with a spatula until completely smooth. Season with salt and pepper, keeping in mind that you want it just a little saltier than usual because it's going to be poured over other ingredients.
- 2 Meanwhile, bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook pasta according to package directions.
- 3 Drain, return to pot, and stir in cashew sauce. Cook over low heat, stirring, until sauce thickens a bit and everything is deliciously creamy, about 3 minutes. Stir in arugula (if using) and add more salt, if needed. Serve immediately.
Nutrion facts:
Total Fat | 16.8g | 26% |
Saturated Fat | 3.0g | |
Cholesterol | 0mg | |
Sodium | 525mg | 21% |
Potassium | 286mg | 8% |
Total Carbohydrates | 57.2g | 18% |
Dietary Fiber | 5.2g | 21% |
Protein | 17.6g | 35% |
Sugars | 6g | |
Vitamin A | 433IU | |
Vitamin C | 7mg | |
Calcium | 36mg | |
Iron | 2mg | |
Thiamin | 0mg | |
Niacin | 25mg | |
Vitamin B6 | 4mg | |
Magnesium | 34mg | |
Folate | 212mcg |