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Vegan Sweet Potato Mac and Cheese

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  • Author: purelykaylie
  • Prep Time: 45 minutes
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 5 servings 1x
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Cook, Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegan

Description

Vegan sweet potato mac and cheese is one of the best healthy comfort food dinners! The rich, creamy, cheesy pasta sauce is made with sweet potatoes, cashews, and nutritional yeast. It’s entirely dairy-free, oil-free, soy-free, and gluten-free friendly. The recipe is easy to make, and it’s a weeknight dinner idea for kids and adults alike. Plus, it’s a sneaky way to eat more veggies!

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb pasta of choice (gluten-free or grain-free if needed)
  • 3 cups sweet potato, peeled and chopped
  • 1 cup raw cashews, soaked
  • 1 and 1/2 cups water
  • 1/2 cup nutritional yeast
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp mellow white miso paste
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp ground black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp chili powder

Instructions

  1. Bring 3 cups of water to a boil on the stovetop. Add the cashews to a bowl. Pour the boiling water over the cashews. Soak for 20 minutes, then drain the water.
  2. Meanwhile, bring 6 cups of water to a boil. Add chopped sweet potatoes. Boil for 15-20 minutes, or until fork-tender. After, drain the water.
  3. In a large pot, cook the pasta according to the package instructions. After, drain and rinse.
  4. In a large blender, add the cooked sweet potato, soaked cashews, water, nutritional yeast, tomato paste, lemon juice, mellow white miso paste, garlic, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and chili powder. Blend on high, until completely smooth and creamy.
  5. Transfer the cooked pasta back into the pot. Pour the “cheesy” sauce over the pasta. Gently toss to combine and warm.
  6. Divide sweet potato mac and cheese amongst bowls to serve. Garnish with any toppings of your choosing, like toasted breadcrumbs or fresh herbs. Enjoy! 

Notes

  • Pasta of choice: I recommend using elbows or shells. If desired, you can use a gluten-free or grain-free variety.
  • How to store: This mac and cheese is best enjoyed immediately upon preparing. However, if you have leftovers, store inside a tightly sealed container in the refrigerator. Enjoy within 2 days.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 526
  • Sugar: 7g
  • Fat: 11g
  • Carbohydrates: 88g
  • Fiber: 9g
  • Protein: 20g

Find it online: https://www.purelykaylie.com/vegan-sweet-potato-mac-and-cheese/