Vegan Mac and Cheese
A rich and creamy vegan mac and cheese made healthy.
Ingredients
- 1 cup potatoes cubed
- 1/2 cup carrots sliced
- 1/2 cup raw cashews soaked for at least 2 hours and drained
- 1/4 cup nutritional yeast
- 1 cup water reserved from cooking water
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- One 450g package of pasta cooked according to package
Instructions
- Add the potatoes and carrots to a pot of water. Bring to a boil and then reduce heat and simmer until the potatoes and carrots are tender, about 18-20 minutes.
- Drain the cooked potatoes and carrots and reserve one cup of water for later.
- Add the cooked potatoes and carrots, soaked cashews, nutritional yeast, cooking water, and seasonings to a blender. Blend on high until the sauce is fully smooth.
- Pour the sauce over your cooked pasta and stir to combine. Serve immediately.