Ingredients
Pasta
- 250 g macaroni pasta
- 1 medium-sized broccoli cut into florets
- salt for cooking pasta and broccoli
Cheese Sauce
- 400 ml unsweetened almond milk (or any plant-based milk of your choice)
- 60 g raw cashews soaked for at least 2 hours and drained
- 3 tbsp nutritional yeast
- 2 tbsp cornstarch (cornflour)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1/2 tsp turmeric powder (for color)
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup vegan cheddar-style cheese shreds (optional)
Instructions
Cook the pasta and broccoli:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
- Add the macaroni pasta and cook according to the package instructions until al dente.
- During the last 3-4 minutes of cooking, add the broccoli florets to the boiling water with the pasta.
- Drain the pasta and broccoli, and set them aside.
Prepare the cheese sauce:
- In a blender, combine the soaked and drained cashews, almond milk, nutritional yeast, cornstarch, Dijon mustard, and turmeric powder. Blend until smooth and creamy.
Make the cheese sauce:
- In a large saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant but not browned.
- Pour the cashew mixture from the blender into the saucepan and whisk continuously over medium heat until the sauce thickens. This should take about 5-7 minutes. Make sure it doesn't stick to the bottom of the pan.
- Once the sauce has thickened, add salt and pepper to taste. Adjust the seasoning as needed.
Combine the pasta, broccoli, and cheese sauce:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked macaroni pasta, steamed broccoli florets, and the cheese sauce. Mix until the pasta and broccoli are evenly coated with the sauce.
- If you want an extra cheesy flavor, you can add vegan cheddar-style cheese shreds and stir until they melt into the sauce.
Serve:
- Serve your vegan broccoli mac and cheese hot. Garnish with additional nutritional yeast, black pepper, or chopped fresh herbs if desired.Enjoy your creamy and delicious vegan broccoli mac and cheese!
Nutrition Facts
Vegan broccoli mac and cheese
Amount per Serving
Calories
532
% Daily Value*
Fat
20
g
31
%
Saturated Fat
4
g
25
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
3
g
Monounsaturated Fat
10
g
Sodium
356
mg
15
%
Potassium
847
mg
24
%
Carbohydrates
72
g
24
%
Fiber
9
g
38
%
Sugar
5
g
6
%
Protein
19
g
38
%
Vitamin A
948
IU
19
%
Vitamin C
136
mg
165
%
Calcium
232
mg
23
%
Iron
4
mg
22
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.