Simple Vegan Mac and Cheese Recipe

cashews

🥗Healthier: silken tofu

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Silken tofu provides creaminess with lower fat.

nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: parmesan cheese

Parmesan cheese adds flavor but is not vegan.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is a more budget-friendly cooking oil.

breadcrumbs

🥗Healthier: ground oats

💰Cheaper: crushed crackers

Crushed crackers provide a similar texture for topping.

Start by boiling the cashew nuts for 10 minutes, drain and rinse.

Cook the pasta according to the package.

Add all the cheese sauce ingredients into a blender and mix until smooth.

Steam the kale until slightly soft.

When the pasta is ready, pour the cheese sauce over the pasta and combine.

Assemble a bowl by adding the kale in the bottom, then the pasta and lastly some dashes of the smoked paprika powder!

Cooking Techniques

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