Vegan Mac N Cheez Recipe

Name: Vegan Mac N Cheez
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 large sweet potato, scrubbed and cut into large chunks.; 1 medium carrot, top and tailed, washed and cut into thick slice; 1/2 small onion, peeled and halved; 1/4 red bell pepper, thickly sliced; 1/2 cup broken cashew pieces (pre-soaked for 2-4 hours, or overnight); 1/2 cup of nutritional yeast; 1/2 teaspoon turmeric; 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika; 1 tablespoon sweet white miso; 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard; Juice of 1/2 small lemon; Non-dairy milk, preferably unsweetened; Whole grain pasta; Salt to taste

Servings: persons

1/2 large sweet potato, scrubbed and cut into large chunks.
1 medium carrot, top and tailed, washed and cut into thick slice
1/2 small onion, peeled and halved
1/4 red bell pepper, thickly sliced
1/2 cup broken cashew pieces (pre-soaked for 2-4 hours, or overnight)
1/2 cup of nutritional yeast
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 tablespoon sweet white miso
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
Juice of 1/2 small lemon
Non-dairy milk, preferably unsweetened
Whole grain pasta
Salt to taste

1
In a vegetable steamer, steam the sweet potatoes, carrots, onion and red bell pepper until fork-soft, about 15 minutes.
2
When the vegetables are half cooked, put the water on to boil for the pasta.
3
Salt generously.
4
When the veggies are soft, put them in the blender with the remaining ingredients, then blend, adding milk until you obtain a thick pouring sauce.
5
Stop blender once to scrape down the sides blend a little longer to get the sauce really smooth and creamy.
6
Drain the pasta and return to the pan.
7
Pour the sauce over the pasta and stir over a low heat for a few minutes to warm through and combine thoroughly.
8
Serve with kid-friendly greens of your choice.

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 large sweet potato, scrubbed and cut into large chunks., 1 medium carrot, top and tailed, washed and cut into thick slice, 1/2 small onion, peeled and halved, 1/4 red bell pepper, thickly sliced, and more.

Yes, Vegan Mac N Cheez 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 Mac N Cheez

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Variations & substitutions

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