Hidden Veggie Vegan Mac and Cheese
You'd never guess this vegan mac and cheese is made with potatoes and carrots! It’s the ultimate healthy comfort food: creamy, nut-free, oil-free, and kid-approved (with hidden veggies).
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 medium gold potatoes
- 2 carrots
- ¾ cup non-dairy milk, unsweetened
- ½ cup nutritional yeast
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon turmeric
- 12 ounces pasta, use gluten-free if needed
Instructions
- Prep the veggies: Peel the potatoes and cut them into chunks. Cut the carrots into similar-sized pieces so they cook evenly.
- Cook the potatoes and carrots: Add the potatoes and carrots to a steamer basket and steam until fork-tender, about 20–25 minutes. Alternatively, boil them in a pot of water for 10–15 minutes, until soft and easily pierced with a fork.
- Cook the pasta: While the veggies are cooking, prepare your pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Blend the sauce: Add the drained cooked potatoes and carrots to a blender along with non-dairy milk, nutritional yeast, apple cider vinegar, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and turmeric. Blend on high until smooth and creamy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Taste and adjust: Give the sauce a taste and adjust seasonings as needed — add more nutritional yeast for cheesiness, a splash of vinegar for tang, or more non-dairy milk to make it thinner.
- Combine and serve: Pour the cheese sauce over the cooked pasta and mix until evenly coated. Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- You may have leftover cheese sauce, but it’s super versatile and can be used in a variety of ways—think tacos, burritos, grain bowls, or even as a creamy dip. See the blog post above for ideas!
Calories: 425kcal, Carbohydrates: 84g, Protein: 16g, Fat: 2g, Saturated Fat: 0.3g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 0.4g, Sodium: 965mg, Potassium: 771mg, Fiber: 7g, Sugar: 4g, Vitamin A: 5098IU, Vitamin C: 19mg, Calcium: 98mg, Iron: 2mg
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