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Creamy Vegan Mac & Cheese

Indulge in a delicious vegan twist on classic mac & cheese that is creamy, comforting, and perfect for weeknight dinners.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Vegan
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Mac & Cheese
  • 1 cup yellow potatoes (unpeeled, chopped in small cubes)
  • 1/2 cup carrots (peeled, chopped in small pieces)
  • 1/4 cup onion (diced)
  • 1 cup water For cooking the vegetables
  • 8 oz macaroni noodles (or noodles of choice) Can substitute with any pasta of choice
  • 3 Tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 3 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened non-dairy milk (such as soy or almond)
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 Tbsp nutritional yeast Enhances cheesy flavor
  • 1/2 tsp dijon mustard
  • 1 Tbsp lemon juice For acidity and flavor enhancement
  • 1/2 tsp turmeric For color and subtle flavor
  • 1 pinch pepper

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Dice the onion, potatoes, and carrots into small cubes and pieces.
  2. In a medium saucepan, add onion, potato, and carrots with 1 cup of water. Bring to a boil, cover, and let simmer for 8-10 minutes until fork-tender.
Sauce Making
  1. In a small saucepan, heat the olive oil over low-medium heat. Whisk in the flour until combined.
  2. Gradually add the non-dairy milk, stirring until it thickens into a dough ball. Remove from heat.
Pasta Preparation
  1. Prepare the macaroni noodles according to package instructions until al dente.
Blending
  1. Drain the cooked veggies but save the liquid. In a food processor, combine the veggies, flour mixture, spices, dijon mustard, lemon juice, nutritional yeast, and 1/4 cup of the veggie liquid. Blend on high for 1-2 minutes until smooth.
  2. If the sauce is too thick, add a tablespoon of veggie liquid at a time until you reach your desired consistency.
Combining
  1. Pour the vegan cheese sauce over the cooked noodles and gently mix. Serve and enjoy!

Notes

Enjoy this mac & cheese with a sprinkle of nutritional yeast for an extra cheesy kick. Can pair with a salad or roasted veggies.