Vegan Mac and "Cheese" (Nutritional Yeast)
By: Agi Kaja
This recipe for Vegan Mac and "Cheese" exemplifies what nutritional yeast is best at; providing a familiar cheesy, nutty taste with a high level of vitamin B12, an important vitamin to keep an eye when living by a vegan diet.
This is a no-thrills-night staple food, ideal for those in a hurry.
Recipe from Whole Food Earth®
Vegan Mac and "Cheese" (Nutritional Yeast)
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InternationalThis recipe for Vegan Mac and "Cheese" exemplifies what nutritional yeast is best at; providing a familiar cheesy, nutty taste with a high level of vitamin B12, an important vitamin to keep an eye when living by a vegan diet. This is a no-thrills-night staple food, ideal for those in a hurry.
Ingredients
- 25g Nutritional Yeast
- ½Medium Onion
- 1 teaspoongarlic powder
- ½ teaspoonpaprika
- 235mlunsweetened nut milk
- 2 cupsMacaroni Pasta
- 1 tablespoonflour
- salt
- pepper
- 2 tablespoonMargarine
Directions
- Boil water over a stove in a pot, and place the Macaroni Pasta into the boiling water for the recommended cooking time (typically 9 mins).
- Place a large pot over medium heat, containing the 2 tablespoons.
- Wait 3 minutes, while dicing the onion.
- Once the margarine has melted, add the dice the onion to the margarine.
- Add a pinch of salt, and pepper. Then add the teaspoon of garlic powder, and the ½ teaspoon paprika. Stir until combined.
- Add the cup of milk to the large pot over the course of 1 minute whisking continuously.
- Whisking continuously while cooking for 4 minutes. The liquid will thicken.
- Add the 25g of Nutritional Yeast and stir until combined.
- Drain the now cookedMacaroni Pasta and it to the sauce in the large pot.
- Stir for 30 seconds to 1 minute over heat to combine well.
Nutrition
Fat8 gramsCarbs72 gramsSugar6 gramsFiber4 gramsProtein16 grams,
Agi Kaja
Curating a blend of nourishing recipes, practical nutrition hacks, and intentional living tips. Agi focuses on the "why" behind the products we sell — helping customers build a life that feels as good as it looks. With deep roots in nutrition and a passion for food and health, she spends her days debunking myths, cooking whole foods and highlighting the best ways to fuel a healthy life, ensuring our community stays informed, inspired, and well-fed.
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