I Made Derek Sarno’s Viral Vegan Mac & Cheese… But Whole Food Plant-Based

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.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).

In a pot, combine the onion, carrot, potato, vegetable broth, tamari, and garlic. Cook until the vegetables are tender.

Blend the cooked vegetables with tahini, nutritional yeast, garlic powder, paprika, lemon juice, and tapioca starch until smooth.

Cook the whole grain pasta according to package instructions and add frozen peas towards the end of cooking.

Combine the pasta and peas with the cheese sauce and mix well.

In a separate bowl, mix the shredded tofu with water, tamari, chili powder, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, breadcrumbs, smoked paprika, sage, granulated garlic, granulated onion, and poultry seasoning.

Spread the pasta mixture in a baking dish and top with the tofu mixture.

Bake for 25-35 minutes, until bubbly and golden.

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