The Best Vegan Mac and Cheese
Description
This delicious recipe for vegan mac and cheese made without milk, cheese, or butter features broccoli and pasta dressed in a rich cashew cream sauce.
Ingredients
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1 3/4 cups whole wheat elbow macaroni
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2 potatoes
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1 small onion, chopped
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1/2 carrot, finely chopped
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1 clove garlic, minced
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2 tablespoons water, or as needed
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3/4 cup water
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1/2 cup cashews
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1/4 cup soy milk
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1/4 cup nutritional yeast
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1 tablespoon lemon juice
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1 teaspoon sea salt
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1 dash ground paprika
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1 dash cayenne pepper
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2 cups chopped broccoli florets
Directions
1
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook macaroni in boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain.
2
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.
3
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.
4
Transfer potato mixture to a blender. Add 3/4 cup water, cashews, soy milk, nutritional yeast, lemon juice, salt, paprika, and cayenne. Cover the blender and hold the lid down with a potholder; pulse a few times before leaving on to blend until smooth.
5
Heat remaining 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. Add macaroni, pour in cashew sauce, and mix until thoroughly coated.