Guilt-Free Buffalo Chicken Mac-N-Cheese Recipe

Name: Guilt-Free Buffalo Chicken Mac-N-Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup yukon gold potato (peeled and cubed); 1/4 cup baby carrots; 1/4 cup yellow onion; 1/2 cup raw cashews; 8 ounces quinoa macaroni; 3/4 cup vegetable stock (or use cooking fluid, see step 2 for details); 1/4 cup coconut milk (canned, suggested BPA free lined organic); 2 1/2 tablespoons nutritional yeast flakes; 1 tablespoon lemon juice (fresh); 1 garlic clove; 1/2 teaspoon celery seed; 1/2 teaspoon onion powder; 1 1/2 teaspoons salt; 1/4 teaspoon white pepper; 1/2 teaspoon turmeric; 1/4 teaspoon paprika; 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1/8 teaspoon cumin; 8 ounces chicken sausage (cooked and cubed); 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese (use vegan Parmesan for a healthier alternative); 3 -5 dashes hot sauce (optional, recommend -- Crystals); 1 pinch fresh parsley (optional for garnish); 1 dash paprika (optional for garnish)

Servings: persons

1 cup yukon gold potato (peeled and cubed)
1/4 cup baby carrots
1/4 cup yellow onion
1/2 cup raw cashews
8 ounces quinoa macaroni
3/4 cup vegetable stock (or use cooking fluid, see step 2 for details)
1/4 cup coconut milk (canned, suggested BPA free lined organic)
2 1/2 tablespoons nutritional yeast flakes
1 tablespoon lemon juice (fresh)
1 garlic clove
1/2 teaspoon celery seed
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/8 teaspoon cumin
8 ounces chicken sausage (cooked and cubed)
2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese (use vegan Parmesan for a healthier alternative)
3 -5 dashes hot sauce (optional, recommend -- Crystals)
1 pinch fresh parsley (optional for garnish)
1 dash paprika (optional for garnish)

1
To a large pot, add the potatoes, carrots, onions and cashews and just enough water to cover the vegetables (about 6 cups). Heat the pot on medium-high and bring to a low boil and cook until the potatoes and carrots are tender and mashable, about 10-15 minutes.
2
Strain the mixture over a large bowl to catch the cooking fluid. Reserve this cooking fluid and use it in place of the vegetable stock, preferably and set aside to cool slightly.
3
Cook the Quinoa Macaroni according to the package instructions and set aside.
4
To a blender, add the vegetable stock (or cooking fluid), coconut milk, cashew-vegetable mixture from step 2, yeast, lemon juice, garlic, celery seed, onion powder, salt, pepper, turmeric, 1/4 teaspoon paprika, cayenne pepper and cumin. Pulse a few times, then blend on high for 30-60 seconds (depending on your blender), or until the mixture is smooth and creamy. Taste for salt and add more if needed.
5
In a large bowl, fold the blended sauce into the cooked pasta and gently stir in the chicken sausage and parmesan.
6
Spoon the mixture into single serving bowls.
7
Optional: Add a few dashes of hot sauce and garnish with the parsley and dash of paprika.

318

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 23 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup yukon gold potato (peeled and cubed), 1/4 cup baby carrots, 1/4 cup yellow onion, 1/2 cup raw cashews, and more.

Yes, Guilt-Free Buffalo Chicken Mac-N-Cheese falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Guilt-Free Buffalo Chicken Mac-N-Cheese

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