CREAMY VEGAN MAC AND CHEESE WITH SWEET PEAS
This Creamy Vegan Mac And Cheese With Sweet Peas offers a comforting and nutritious take on a classic favourite. This creamy vegan mac is made with soaked cashews, nutritional yeast and plant milk. The sauce is smooth, cheesy and rich without any dairy. A touch of turmeric lends colour and depth, while sweet peas add brightness, texture and a nutritional boost. This single-serving recipe is perfect for those craving a quick and wholesome meal. This Creamy Vegan Mac And Cheese With Sweet Peas is ready in minutes and packed with fibre and plant-based protein, which is ideal for lunch, dinner or cosy nights. This Creamy, satisfying and easy to make vegan mac is deliciosus and it is also a go-to dish for vegan comfort food lovers everywhere.
RECIPE CATEGORY
Dinner
SERVING SIZE
1
CUISINE
American
PREPARATION/TECHNIQUES
Boil, Blender Recipes, Sauté
OCCASION/HOLIDAY
Casual Dinner, Family Reunion, Potluck, Winter
SPECIAL CONSIDERATION/DIETARY CONCERNS
Vegan, Healthy, High Fibre, Quick & Easy
DISH TYPE
Pasta
INGREDIENTS
The following ingredients are required for the preparation of Creamy Vegan Mac And Cheese With Sweet Peas:
- 140 grams | 4.94 ounces | 1 cup cooked elbow pasta
- 40 grams | 1.41 ounces | ¼ cup cooked peas
- 18 grams | 0.63 ounces | 2 tablespoons soaked cashews
- 10 grams | 0.35 ounces | 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
- 62.5 milliliters | 2.11 fluid ounces | ¼ cup plant milk
- 0.50 grams | 0.02 ounces | ¼ teaspoon turmeric
- 1.5 grams | 0.05 ounces | ¼ teaspoon salt
- 0.30 grams | 0.01 ounces | ¼ teaspoon black pepper
FULL NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION
- Calories: 402 kilocalories
- Protein: 19.3 grams
- Carbohydrate: 59.1 grams
- Sugar: 4.6 grams
- Fibre: 8.0 grams
- Fat: 10.65 grams
- Saturated Fat: 2.06 grams
- Sodium: 633 milligrams
- Potassium: 522 milligrams
- Calcium: 157 milligrams
- Iron: 4.5 milligrams
PREPARATION
These steps are followed for the preparation of Creamy Vegan Mac And Cheese With Sweet Peas:
- Soak The Cashews: If not already soaked, soak the cashews in hot water for 15 to 20 minutes and drain.
- Blend The Sauce: In a blender, combine soaked cashews, plant milk, nutritional yeast, turmeric, salt and pepper. Blend until smooth.
- Warm The Sauce: Pour the blended sauce into a saucepan and heat gently for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring it often.
- Add The Peas: Stir in the cooked peas and let them warm through in the sauce.
- Combine With Pasta: Add the cooked elbow pasta to the sauce and toss to coat thoroughly.
- Serve Hot: Transfer to a bowl and enjoy immediately, optionally garnished with cracked pepper or fresh parsley.
PREPARATION TIME
10 minutes
COOKING TIME
10 minutes
TIPS
Here are some helpful tips for Creamy Vegan Mac And Cheese With Sweet Peas:
- Soak Cashews Ahead: For a smoother sauce, soak cashews in advance or boil for 10 minutes if short on time.
- Use Unsweetened Plant Milk: Avoid sweet or flavoured plant milk to keep the sauce savoury.
- Control Thickness: Add a splash more milk if the sauce thickens too much during heating.
VARIATIONS
- Add Vegetables: Mix in sautéed mushrooms, spinach or roasted cauliflower.
- Spice It Up: Stir in mustard powder or smoked paprika for added depth.
- Gluten-Free Option: Use gluten-free pasta to accommodate dietary needs.
- Nut-Free Version: Substitute sunflower seeds for cashews for a nut-free alternative.
PREPPING AND STORAGE
- Refrigerate: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently on the stove or in the microwave.
- Freezing: Freeze the sauce separately in a sealed container. Thaw overnight and mix with freshly cooked pasta. Use within 1 month.
