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Vegan Cashew Mac and Cheese

A creamy dairy-free vegan macaroni and cheese recipe made with cashews and nutritional yeast.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup raw cashews soaked in water 2-3 hours
  • 4 tbsp nutritional yeast
  • 1 tsp paprika powder
  • 1 tbsp corn flour/ tapioca
  • 2 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 cup cold water
  • salt and pepper
  • 1 packet of pasta of choice
  • greens to serve on the side

Instructions
 

  • Soak your raw cashews in water for a few hours or over night. If you forgot just soak them in boiling water for 10 minutes to soften them.
  • Before making the cashew sauce, boil a pot of water on the stove for the pasta.
  • Drain and rinse the cashews then add the cashews, cold water, nutritional yeast, corn flour, spices, salt and pepper to your blender and blend on high until smooth.
  • Once the water is boiling, add the pasta and cook following the packet instructions.
  • When the pasta are cooked drain and add back to the pot and pour in the cashew cheese sauce. Heat up slightly for a few minutes then serve along greens.