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Vegan Broccoli Mac and Cheese

Yields10 Servings

I love a good mac and cheese, but find that sometimes it gets a little too heavy for me. I love this Vegan Broccoli Mac and Cheese because not only is there no dairy in it, it doesn't leave you feeling heavy from all the cheese. I also love that there is broccoli in this recipe because I love the added green and the crunch that it gives. Give this recipe a go, you will love it!

Vegan Broccoli Mac and Cheese

 1 ½ cups cashews
 1 cup water
 2 tbsp lemon juice
 ¼ cup nutritional yeast
 1.50 tsp salt
 1.50 tsp black pepper
 ½ tsp garlic powder
 ½ tsp onion powder
 ½ tsp mustard powder
 ¼ tsp turmeric
 ¼ tsp chili powder
 ¼ tsp cayenne pepper
 16 oz elbow macaroni
 2 lbs broccoli florets
1

Soak the cashews for at least 1 hour to soften enough to blend.

2

Cook pasta according to package directions. 2 minutes before done, add in all the broccoli florets. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water and drain pasta and broccoli.

3

Drain the cashews and place in blender along with water, lemon juice, nutritional yeast, and spices. Blend until nice and smooth. Add water to the "cheese" sauce for a runnier consistency.

4

Add the "cheese" sauce to the pasta and broccoli. Mix well. I like to add the pasta water to create a creamier consistency (I use about 1 cup of the pasta water). Enjoy warm!

Nutrition Facts

10 servings

Serving size

1/10 serving

Amount per serving
Calories324
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 9g12%

Saturated Fat 2g10%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg
Sodium 388mg17%
Total Carbohydrate 43g16%

Dietary Fiber 3g11%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 11g
Potassium 456mg10%

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.