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Sunshine Mac & Cheese - Vegan



A creamy and flavorful vegan take on classic mac and cheese, using a vibrant yellow sauce made from potatoes, carrots, and nutritional yeast to mimic the sunny hue of traditional cheese sauce.

Ingredients:
  • 2 cups elbow macaroni
  • 2 cups peeled and diced yellow potatoes
  • 1 cup peeled and diced carrots
  • 1/2 cup nutritional yeast
  • 1/3 cup refined coconut oil
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk
  • 1/4 cup raw cashews
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

Boil macaroni according to package instructions, drain, and set aside

In a separate pot, boil potatoes and carrots until soft, about 10-15 minutes

In a blender, combine cooked potatoes, carrots, nutritional yeast, coconut oil, almond milk, cashews, lemon juice, garlic powder, onion powder, turmeric powder, salt, and pepper

Blend until smooth and creamy

Pour the sauce over the cooked macaroni and stir until well combined

Serve immediately, garnished with parsley if desired


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