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Baked Macaroni and Cheese

A delicious vegan baked macaroni and cheese recipe.
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Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 350 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 8 oz Elbow macaroni uncooked
  • 1 cup Cashews soaked in water for 2 hours
  • 2 cups Vegetable broth
  • ¼ cup Nutritional yeast
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon Onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon Salt or to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon Black pepper freshly ground
  • 1 cup Breadcrumbs optional, for topping

Instructions 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Cook the macaroni according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
  3. In a blender, combine soaked cashews, vegetable broth, nutritional yeast, lemon juice, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Blend until smooth.
  4. In a saucepan, combine the cooked macaroni and the blended sauce. Stir well to coat the macaroni evenly.
  5. Transfer the macaroni mixture to a baking dish. If using, sprinkle breadcrumbs evenly over the top.
  6. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the top is golden and crispy.
  7. Remove from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before serving.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 600mg | Potassium: 400mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 200IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 3mg

Keywords

Macaroni and Cheese, Vegan
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