Vegan Green Chili Mac N Cheese Recipe

Name: Vegan Green Chili Mac N Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 10 ounces shells macaroni; 1/2 white onion diced; 4 cloves garlic minced; 1 cup raw cashews; 1 1/2 cups vegetable broth; 1 tablespoon cornstarch; 1/2 teaspoon cumin; 3/4 teaspoon chili powder; 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast; 4 ounces diced chilies; cilantro for topping

Servings: persons

1
Soak cashews for 4-6 hours, or overnight
2
Boil macaroni according to package instructions
3
Over medium-low heat, sautee onion and garlic in a bit of olive oil. Season with salt and pepper. Cook about 7 minutes, then set aside
4
Add onions and garlic to a blender, along with remaining ingredients, omitting half of the green chilies. Blend until smooth.
5
Drain noodles, set aside, and cover with a towel
6
In the pasta pot, add the cashew cheese and cook on low, stirring frequently until slightly thickened.
7
Add macaroni to the cheese, along with remaining green chilies, and stir. Top with cilantro, then serve

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 10 ounces shells macaroni, 1/2 white onion diced, 4 cloves garlic minced, 1 cup raw cashews, and more.

Yes, Vegan Green Chili Mac N Cheese falls under the Soups & Stews 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 Green Chili Mac N Cheese

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Variations & substitutions

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