Hidden Veggie Mac ‘n’ Cheese

By Pragna Sanghavi

Feb, 19th

592

Servings
8 persons
Cook Time
40 minutes
Ingredients
15 - 17

Ingredients

  • ½ medium (1-pound) head cauliflower,
  • 2 large carrots, peeled and chopped
  • ½ cup diced radishes
  • 1 pound elbow macaroni
  • 1 cup cooked great Northern beans
  • 1 cup unsweetened nondairy milk
  • ¾ cup nutritional yeast
  • ¼ cup lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons no-salt-added tomato paste
  • 2 tablespoons vegan butter
  • 2 teaspoons white soy miso
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • ¼ teaspoon mustard powder
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Pepita Parmesan, optional

Instructions

  • Place the cauliflower, carrots, and radishes in a medium pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil and cook the vegetables until easily pierced with a fork, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove from the heat and drain. Set aside.
  • Fill a large pot with water and bring to a boil. Once boiling, add the pasta and cook according to the package instructions until al dente. Remove from the heat, drain well, and return the pasta to the pot.
  • ransfer the vegetables to a food processor or blender. Add the beans, milk, nutritional yeast, lemon juice, tomato paste, butter, miso, onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, and mustard powder. Process until smooth.
  • Add the sauce to the cooked pasta and stir to combine. Return to the stove and heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally, for 3 to 4 minutes, until heated through and the sauce has thickened.
  • Serve immediately topped with Pepita Parmesan (if using). Refrigerate any leftovers in an airtight container for 4 to 5 days.