Name: Vegan Mac and Cheese (without cashews)
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Vegan Mac and Cheese (without cashews)

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×Jump To RecipeThis rich and creamy vegan mac and cheese without cashews is made completely plant-based, vegan and nut free thanks to a combination of sweet potatoes, nutritional yeast and a few spices. This easy pasta recipe will become a favourite weeknight meal!This recipe was originally published in April 2019 and has been updated with new photos and content.There is honestly nothing more comforting than a big bowl of mac and cheese and this recipe yields a velvety sauce without the dairy and without cashews or any nut as a substitute.We’re using a few ingredients in this one to make sure that there is big flavour in each mouthful. This is much more than your everyday hidden vegetable pasta sauce!The secret to making a really ‘cheesy’ mac and cheese without using actual cheese is the addition of nutritional yeast. This magic ingredient gives the sauce a rich, deep, cheesy flavour that will make you want to lick the bowl clean.One thing I do love about this recipe is that while it ticks all the boxes of being the ultimate comfort food that a traditional mac and cheese does, I can enjoy this one and feel a little bit better about my choices thanks to the abundance of healthy ingredients that it contains.This vegan mac and cheese is made without cashews (or cheese!) using the following ingredients, all of which you’ll find at your local grocery store.To make this recipe you’ll need a pot to boil your sweet potatoes and pasta in and a blender to create that ultra smooth sauce.Start by peeling and chopping up the sweet potatoes into smaller cubes. This helps speed up the cooking time and makes them easier to blend up later.Add the cubes to a saucepan with water and bring to the boil, cooking until the potatoes are soft and tender. Drain and set aside.Next, you can put your pasta on and cook it according to the package instructions while you make the sauce.To your blender, add the cooked sweet potatoes and all of the other ingredients. Blend until the sauce is super smooth and creamy.Once the pasta is cooked, drain and add back into the pot. Pour over the sauce and mix through, adjusting the salt as needed to taste.And that’s it! This recipe is honestly so easy making it a great option for weeknights when you need something easy, flavourful and comforting.What is vegan mac and cheese made of? There are so many options for making a vegan mac and cheese with the most common having a base of either cashews or root vegetables such as potatoes, pumpkin or carrots. To get that truly cheesy taste, most recipes including this one will also use nutritional yeast, or ‘nooch’ as it’s commonly called to get that rich, savoury, cheesy flavour without the dairy.This version is nut free, so it’s made without cashews and instead uses a base of sweet potatoes and other flavour additions to create a luscious creamy ‘cheesy’ sauce. How do I store and freeze this recipe? You can keep any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days without any issues, making it a great option for meal prep. You can also freeze the leftovers or just the vegan cheese sauce on its own for up to 3 months.Storing the vegan cheese sauce separately will ensure the leftovers are just as smooth and creamy as freshly made so I recommend this option if you’re intentionally making this recipe ahead of time. How do I reheat vegan mac and cheese? To reheat the vegan cheese sauce alone, either microwave in 1 minute bursts, stirring between each or add it to a small saucepan over low heat and stir until the sauce is smooth and creamy.To reheat any leftover mac and cheese, you can again do this on the stove in a small saucepan or in the microwave, just add a splash of extra plant based milk to help loosen up the sauce and ensure it gets creamy again as you stir.Vegan Vodka PastaCreamy Pumpkin RigatoniLentil BologneseKale and Walnut Pesto Pasta20 Minute Bow Tie Pastafrom votesPrintPinRateCook ModeNutritional information is provided as a guide only and is calculated using automated online tools, therefore we cannot guarantee the accuracy. We encourage you to make your own calculations based on the actual ingredients used in your recipe.Not fom Australia? Check out my US Conversion GuideI love the sweet potato idea, it’s naturally so creamy. I think my toddler will love this!ReplyThis is comfort food at its best, and everyone can enjoy it!? Yes Please!! The use of sweet potato is seriously genius – who would have thought of that!!Reply

×Jump To RecipeThis rich and creamy vegan mac and cheese without cashews is made completely plant-based, vegan and nut free thanks to a combination of sweet potatoes, nutritional yeast and a few spices. This easy pasta recipe will become a favourite weeknight meal!This recipe was originally published in April 2019 and has been updated with new photos and content.There is honestly nothing more comforting than a big bowl of mac and cheese and this recipe yields a velvety sauce without the dairy and without cashews or any nut as a substitute.We’re using a few ingredients in this one to make...

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