Vegan Cashew Mac & Cheese Recipe

Name: Vegan Cashew Mac & Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup raw cashews + water for soaking; 1 tablespoon tomato paste; 1/4 cup water; 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast; 1/2 lemon, juiced; 1 teaspoon sea salt; 1/2 teaspoon turmeric; 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1 lb dried pasta of your choosing. I prefer rice (for gluten-free) or whole wheat elbows.; 1-2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil (optional); 1/2 cup unseasoned breadcrumbs (optional) *not GF; scallions/ crushed red pepper for garnish

Servings: persons

1 cup raw cashews + water for soaking
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1/4 cup water
2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
1/2 lemon, juiced
1 teaspoon sea salt
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 lb dried pasta of your choosing. I prefer rice (for gluten-free) or whole wheat elbows.
1-2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil (optional)
1/2 cup unseasoned breadcrumbs (optional) *not GF
scallions/ crushed red pepper for garnish

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["Soak raw cashews in cool water for 1 hour.
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Drain soaked cashews and place them in a food processor or blender.
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Add nutritional yeast, salt, turmeric, pepper and pulse a few times to combine.
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Add lemon juice and water.
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Blend until completely smooth.", "Prepare pasta according to instructions.
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Drain and combine with cashew cheese.
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Add water, a tablespoon at a time, if sauce seems too thick.", "Serve as is, with garnishes of your choosing", "or
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Spread prepared mac and cheese into a greased loaf pan.
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Sprinkle with breadcrumbs.
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Bake at 350 for 8-10 minutes, or until top is lightly browned.
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Garnish and serve."]

692

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup raw cashews + water for soaking, 1 tablespoon tomato paste, 1/4 cup water, 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast, and more.

Yes, Vegan Cashew Mac & Cheese falls under the Vegetarian 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Vegan Cashew Mac & Cheese

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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