Vegan Mac and Cheese

Ingredients

Macaroni

8 ounces

Cashews

1 cup, soaked in water for 2-4 hours

Nutritional yeast

1/2 cup

Vegetable broth

1 cup

Lemon juice

2 tablespoons

Garlic powder

1 teaspoon

Onion powder

1 teaspoon

Dijon mustard

1 tablespoon

Turmeric

1/2 teaspoon

Salt

1/2 teaspoon (to taste)

Black pepper

1/4 teaspoon (to taste)

Frozen peas

1 cup

Chopped parsley

for garnish

Instructions

1. Start by cooking the macaroni according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
2. While the pasta is cooking, prepare the cashew cheese sauce. In a blender, combine the soaked and drained cashews, nutritional yeast, vegetable broth, lemon juice, garlic powder, onion powder, Dijon mustard, turmeric, salt, and black pepper. Blend on high until the mixture is smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as needed.
3. In a large saucepan, heat the cashew cheese sauce over medium heat. Stir occasionally and heat until warmed through, about 3-5 minutes.
4. Add the cooked macaroni and frozen peas to the saucepan. Stir well to combine and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, until the peas are heated through and everything is well mixed.
5. Remove from heat and garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
6. Serve hot and enjoy your delicious Vegan Mac and Cheese!