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Vegan Spinach Mac And Cheese

A creamy and delicious vegan mac and cheese with spinach.
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Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 400 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 8 oz Elbow macaroni use gluten-free if needed
  • 2 cups Fresh spinach chopped
  • 1 cup Raw cashews soaked in water for 2 hours
  • 1 cup Nutritional yeast
  • 1 cup Unsweetened almond milk
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon Onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon Salt to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Black pepper to taste

Instructions 

  1. 1. Cook the macaroni according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
  2. 2. In a blender, combine soaked cashews, nutritional yeast, almond milk, lemon juice, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth.
  3. 3. In a saucepan, heat the cashew sauce over medium heat until it thickens, about 5 minutes.
  4. 4. Add the chopped spinach to the sauce and cook until wilted, about 2 minutes.
  5. 5. Combine the cooked macaroni with the sauce and spinach. Mix well.
  6. 6. Transfer the mixture to a baking dish and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 15 minutes.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 400kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 600mg | Potassium: 500mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 3000IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 200mg | Iron: 5mg

Keywords

Mac and Cheese, Spinach, Vegan
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