Broccoli Mac and Cheese
A vegan, one-pot take on the classic.
Ingredients
- 1 cup whole unroasted cashews
- 1 cup vegetable broth
- ¼ cup nutritional yeast
- ¼ tsp turmeric
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- ¾ tsp chipotle or cayenne powder
- 1 tbsp onion powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 lb pasta
- 6 cups chopped broccoli
Steps
- Bring 4 quarts of salted water to a boil.
- Place all of the ingredients except the pasta and broccoli into a high speed blender. Blend for about a minute or until completely smooth, using a spatula to scrape down the sides every 20 seconds or so.
- Cook the pasta for about 5 minutes then add the broccoli. Boil for another 3 to 5 minutes, stirring often, until the pasta is cooked.
- Drain the pasta/broccoli and return to the pot.
- Add the sauce to the pasta pot and mix with the spatula. Turn the heat on low and stir for about 2 minutes. Taste for seasoning and serve.
Nutrition Facts
- Servings
- 6 to 8