Vegan Mac and Cheese

5 STARS ALL THE WAY! Absolutely LOVE it! It is definitely the best vegan mac n “cheese” I’ve tried! It has become a family favorite and my husband cannot stop raving about this dish. I have made this at least 10 times so far and have always followed the recipe with no need to add or omit anything.

Vegan Mac and Cheese

When you are hungry and looking for the perfect comfort dish, my creamy Vegan Mac and Cheese is just the answer!  It is the best vegan mac and cheese recipe and it is gluten-free and vegan. Firm pasta smothered in a creamy, velvety cashew cheese sauce with the option to add non-dairy store-bought cheese. 'Now that's what dreams are made of!'

Preparation 10 min
Cooking 10 min
Ready in 20 min
For 6 servings

INGREDIENTS

• 8-ounce box elbow pasta or your favorite pasta, ( I used gluten-free pasta)
• 1 cup raw cashews, soaked for a couple hours
• 1/2 cup water
• 2 tablespoons coconut milk, (full-fat from the can)
• 1/4 cup nutritional yeast flakes
• 1/2 medium red bell pepper, chopped
• 2 tablespoons onion, chopped
• 1 clove garlic
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon salt, or more to taste
• Pinch Cayenne pepper
• parsley flakes, for garnish
• paprika, for garnish

   Additional optional ingredients

• 1 cup shredded vegan cheese
• 1 tablespoon vegan mayo
• 1 teaspoon Vegan Butter, or cream cheese

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Cook pasta in salted boiling water according to package directions until al dente. Drain and return to pot.
2. Drain cashews and discard water. In a high-speed blender process cashews, water, coconut milk, nutritional yeast flakes, red bell pepper, onion, garlic, lemon juice, salt, cayenne until smooth and creamy.
3. Get full instructions & recipes @ healthiersteps.com

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