Vegan Mac and No Cheese

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A vegan version of macaroni and cheese, sure to please the whole family.

Submitted by AZIAZEL
Published on July 10, 2019
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
45 mins
Additional Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 15 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings
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Ingredients

  • 1 (8 ounce) package uncooked elbow macaroni

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

  • 1 medium onion, chopped

  • 1 cup cashews

  • ⅓ cup lemon juice

  • 1 ⅓ cups water

  • salt to taste

  • ⅓ cup canola oil

  • 4 ounces roasted red peppers, drained

  • 3 tablespoons nutritional yeast

  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder

  • 1 teaspoon onion powder

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

  2. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add macaroni, and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain. Transfer to a medium baking dish.

  3. Heat vegetable oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir in onion, and cook until tender and lightly browned. Gently mix with the macaroni.

  4. In a blender or food processor, mix cashews, lemon juice, water, and salt. Gradually blend in canola oil, roasted red peppers, nutritional yeast, garlic powder, and onion powder. Blend until smooth. Thoroughly mix with the macaroni and onions.

  5. Bake 45 minutes in the preheated oven, until lightly browned. Cool 10 to 15 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

648 Calories
39g Fat
62g Carbs
17g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 648
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 39g 50%
Saturated Fat 5g 27%
Sodium 329mg 14%
Total Carbohydrate 62g 22%
Dietary Fiber 5g 19%
Total Sugars 6g
Protein 17g 33%
Vitamin C 27mg 30%
Calcium 40mg 3%
Iron 4mg 24%
Potassium 516mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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