Cheesy Cashew Mac

About this recipe

This reinvented vegan mac and cheese is luxuriously creamy, crafted with a blend of cashews and nutritional yeast to deliver a cheesy flavor without the dairy. Perfectly comforting for any cozy night in, this dish is easy to prepare and irresistibly delicious.

Ingredients

• 1 cup raw cashews
• 1/2 cup nutritional yeast
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp paprika
• 1/4 tsp turmeric
• 2 cups elbow macaroni
• 2 tbsp vegan butter
• 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
• 2 cups unsweetened almond milk
• 1/4 cup bread crumbs (optional)

Directions

1. 1

   Soak the cashews in hot water for at least 15 minutes, then drain.

2. 2

   Blend the cashews, nutritional yeast, garlic powder, onion powder, lemon juice, salt, paprika, and turmeric until smooth.

3. 3

   Cook the macaroni according to package instructions and drain.

4. 4

   Melt vegan butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in the flour for 1-2 minutes until bubbly.

5. 5

   Gradually whisk in almond milk, stirring until thickened.

6. 6

   Stir in the cashew mixture until fully incorporated.

7. 7

   Combine the cooked macaroni with the sauce.

8. 8

   Optional: Transfer to a baking dish, sprinkle with bread crumbs, and bake at 375°F for 10-12 minutes until golden.