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Bacon Jalapeño Mac & Cheese Recipe

A delicious vegan mac & cheese with a spicy kick from jalapeños and a smoky flavor from vegan bacon.
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Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 450 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 8 oz Elbow macaroni uncooked
  • 1 cup Raw cashews soaked in water for 4 hours
  • 1 cup Nutritional yeast
  • 2 cups Unsweetened almond milk
  • 2 tablespoon Lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon Onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Black pepper
  • 1 cup Vegan bacon cooked and crumbled
  • 2 units Jalapeños diced

Instructions 

  1. Cook the macaroni according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
  2. In a blender, combine soaked cashews, nutritional yeast, almond milk, lemon juice, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Blend until smooth.
  3. In a pot, combine the cooked macaroni and the blended sauce. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens and coats the macaroni.
  4. Stir in the cooked and crumbled vegan bacon and diced jalapeños. Serve hot.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 450kcal | Carbohydrates: 60g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 700mg | Potassium: 500mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 200IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 150mg | Iron: 4mg

Keywords

Bacon, Jalapeño, Mac & Cheese, Vegan
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