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Vegan Cauliflower Mac and Cheese

Creamy Vegan Cauliflower Mac and Cheese Your Kids Will Love

This 25-Minute Vegan Cauliflower Mac and Cheese is a delightful twist on a beloved classic, transforming humble cauliflower into a creamy, cheese-like sauce that’s pure magic.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Vegan
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sauce
  • 1 head Cauliflower fresh or frozen works perfectly
  • 2 tablespoons Coconut Oil for sautéing
  • 1 small Shallot finely chopped; or onion
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 cup Unsweetened Almond Milk any plant-based milk can substitute
  • 1/2 cup Nutritional Yeast for cheesy flavor
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard optional
  • 1 tablespoon White Miso optional
  • to taste Fine Sea Salt to enhance flavor
  • 1/4 teaspoon Turmeric optional
  • 1/2 cup Cashews or sunflower seeds for nut-free
For the Macaroni
  • 8 ounces Macaroni Noodles gluten-free options are available

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • high-speed blender
  • pot

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Chop the cauliflower into bite-sized florets and set aside.
  2. Heat coconut oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add shallot and garlic, cooking for about 5 minutes until softened.
  3. Stir in almond milk, nutritional yeast, Dijon mustard, and white miso. Simmer for 5 minutes.
  4. Add cauliflower and cashews to the skillet. Cover and cook for approximately 15 minutes until cauliflower is tender.
  5. Transfer the mixture to a high-speed blender and blend until smooth and creamy.
  6. Cook macaroni noodles in salted boiling water for about 7 minutes until al dente. Drain thoroughly.
  7. Combine the blended sauce with the drained macaroni in the skillet and stir over low heat for 2-3 minutes.
  8. Serve immediately, garnished with cracked black pepper and paprika if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 10gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 400mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 5gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 50mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Ensure the cauliflower is very soft before blending for a smooth sauce. Adjust seasoning after blending as flavors can mellow out.

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