Indulge in the comfort of a classic macaroni and cheese dish without compromising your vegan lifestyle. This creamy and satisfying vegan mac and cheese recipe offers all the cheesy goodness you crave, without any dairy products. Get ready to savour each forkful of this delectable plant-based twist on a beloved comfort food favorite.
This version of what some would call a classic comes with all the taste and the added benefits of walnuts, oats and turmeric!
Satisfy your cravings for creamy mac and cheese with this delicious vegan version that features a rich and flavorful sauce made from wholesome ingredients, including walnuts and nutritional yeast. With a perfect balance of spices and a creamy texture, this recipe is sure to become a favorite in your plant-based kitchen.
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MAC N CHEESE RECIPE
Prep time: 5 min Cook time: 5 min
Servings: 4-6
Ingredients:
3/4 cup walnuts
1/4 cup quick or rolled oats
1/4 nutritional yeast
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp paprika powder
1/2 tsp turmeric powder
1/2 tsp dried oregano
salt and pepper
1 1/2 cup unsweetened soy milk
1/2 cup vegan diced sausage (choose your favorite brand or homemade)
2 cups cooked pasta of your choice
How to make it:
Prepare the Sauce Base:
In a blender or food processor, combine the walnuts, oats, nutritional yeast, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika powder, turmeric powder, dried oregano, salt, and pepper. Blend until the mixture forms a fine, crumbly texture.
Make the Sauce:
Transfer the blended mixture to a saucepan and add the unsweetened soy milk.
Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens and becomes creamy, about 5-7 minutes. Adjust the consistency with more soy milk if needed.
Cook the Vegan Sausage:
While the sauce is cooking, heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and add the diced vegan sausage.
Cook the sausage until lightly browned and heated through, about 3-4 minutes. Set aside.
Combine Sauce, Pasta, and Sausage:
Once the sauce has reached the desired consistency, add the cooked pasta and diced vegan sausage to the saucepan.
Stir gently until the pasta and sausage are evenly coated with the creamy walnut sauce. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes to heat through.
Serve and Enjoy:
Transfer the vegan walnut mac and cheese with diced sausage to serving plates or bowls.
Garnish with freshly ground black pepper, chopped parsley, or a sprinkle of nutritional yeast, if desired, before serving.
Optional Tips:
Feel free to customize the dish by using your favorite brand or flavor of vegan sausage, such as Italian-style, spicy, or smoked.
Add extra vegetables such as diced bell peppers, onions, or spinach to the dish for added flavor and nutrition.
For a cheesy finish, sprinkle dairy-free cheese shreds on top of the mac and cheese before serving, and broil in the oven for a few minutes until melted and bubbly.
Enjoy the comforting and savory goodness of this vegan walnut mac and cheese with diced sausage, a satisfying and delicious dish that's sure to please your taste buds.
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