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Last updated on January 17th, 2023 at 12:39 am
For this easy vegan mac and cheese recipe, you will just need a few simple ingredients. We can throw this dish together in a matter of minutes! You will need:
- Soaked cashews
- 1 15-oz can of full-fat coconut milk
- Dijon mustard
- Nutritional yeast
- Lime
- Vegan Macaroni Noodles
- Apple cider vinegar
Note I’ve used coconut milk in this recipe which adds a creamy flavor but is also slightly sweet.
Let’s get started creating a creamy, delicious, and nutritious vegan mac!
What is Vegan Mac and Cheese Made Out of
There are many ways to create the perfect vegan cheese.
Some common ways to make vegan mac include using:
- Soy
- Almonds
- Sesame or Sunflower Seeds
- Tapioca Starch
- Rice
- Nutritional Yeast
Depending on the source, the texture and flavor of vegan cheese may vary a bit.
For the zest and texture in vegan cheese use:
- Apple Cider Vinegar
- Dijon Mustard
- Potato Starch
- Coconut Oil
How Do You Make Vegan Mac Creamy
Several tricks to make this easy vegan mac and cheese creamy include
- Use cashew
- Use plant-based milk with a lot of fat such as coconut milk
- Use reduced oat milk
- Add cornstarch or tapioca starch to thicken your mac and cheese (or more nutritional yeast)
- Don’t try to go low-fat
How Long Does Vegan Mac Last
Vegan Mac will last about 3-4 days in the fridge.
Here are a few things to know about vegan mac and cheese kept in the fridge:
- As the temperature cools down, you will notice a bit thicker sauce.
- Changes in temperature consistency of your coconut milk mac and cheese
- Adding a small amount of water or fresh coconut milk after refrigeration will restore original consistency
Getting Creative
Some ways to adjust or pair this recipe include:
- Adding some chili sin carne to make chili mac
- Pairing with a savory dish like vegan fried chicken
- Simply combine the noodles with nooch sauce to create a less sweet vegan mac
- Add veggies
- Add vegan hot sauce to make it spicy
Coconut Milk Mac and Cheese
Equipment
- medium sized pan
Ingredients
Plant Based Cheese Sauce
- 1 cup cashews soaked
- 1 cup nutritional yeast small flakes
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp lime juice fresh squeezed
- ¼ cup mustard dijon or ground
- 4 cups pasta noodles
- 1 can coconut milk
Instructions
- Combine all sauce ingredients. Blend on high 1-2 minutes in a high powered blender.
- Cook noodles for 10 minutes
- Add cashew coconut milk mac and cheese sauce to noodles.
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