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Vegan Cauliflower Mac and Cheese

Creamy Vegan Cauliflower Mac and Cheese Your Kids Will Love

Vegan Cauliflower Mac and Cheese is a quick, creamy, and customizable dish that kids will love.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Vegan
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sauce
  • 1 head Cauliflower Florets Chopped into small pieces
  • 1 tablespoon Coconut Oil For sautéing
  • 1 medium Shallot Or onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves Garlic Freshly minced
  • 1 cup Unsweetened Almond Milk Or any unsweetened non-dairy milk
  • 1/4 cup Nutritional Yeast For cheesy flavor
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard Optional
  • 1 tablespoon White Miso Optional
  • to taste Fine Sea Salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon Turmeric Optional
  • 1 cup Cashews Soaked beforehand, or sunflower seeds for nut-free
For the Pasta
  • 8 ounces Macaroni Noodles Cook until al-dente

Equipment

  • Large Skillet
  • high-speed blender
  • large pot

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Prepare Cauliflower: Wash and chop fresh cauliflower florets into small, even pieces. Set aside.
  2. Cook Aromatics: In a skillet, melt coconut oil over medium heat. Add shallot and garlic, sauté for 5 minutes until softened.
  3. Make Sauce: Stir in almond milk and nutritional yeast. Add optional ingredients, season with salt, and simmer for 2-3 minutes.
  4. Simmer Cauliflower: Add cauliflower florets and soaked cashews. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  5. Blend Sauce: Transfer to a blender and blend until smooth and creamy. Adjust thickness with water if necessary.
  6. Cook Pasta: Boil salted water and cook macaroni according to package directions until al dente.
  7. Combine: Return drained macaroni to skillet, pour sauce over, and stir for 2-3 minutes until well coated.
  8. Serve: Transfer to bowls, garnish with black pepper and paprika, and serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 10gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 300mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 5gSugar: 3gVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days. Reheat gently to maintain creaminess.

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