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Vegan Mac and Cheese without Cashews

Published: Jul 16, 2022 by Maxine Dubois · This post may contain affiliate links Leave a Comment

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This Vegan Mac and Cheese without Cashews is made using plant based cheese, almond milk, spices, and topped with PeaTos Hot Crunchy Curls.

This Vegan Mac and Cheese without Cashews is made using plant based cheese, almond milk, spices, and topped with PeaTos Hot Crunchy Curls.

This Vegan Mac and Cheese without Cashews was honestly very close to tasting like regular mac and cheese. I was so surprised with how it turned out and it was so easy to make. It is a one pot recipe, which makes cleanup that much easier.

If you love this Vegan recipe, feel free to try my Vegan Spinach Soup and my Vegan Lentil Burger.

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  • Ingredients
  • Instructions
  • Substitutions
  • Variations
  • Equipment
  • Storage
  • Top tip
  • Vegan Mac and Cheese without Cashews
  • Food safety

Ingredients

You'll only need a few simple ingredients to make this. The exact measurements are listed in the recipe card below. Here's an overview of what you'll need:

  • Almond milk
  • Olive oil
  • Garlic powder
  • Onion powder
  • Macaroni
  • Vegan cheese
  • Dijon Mustard
  • Tahini paste
  • Peatos

See recipe card for quantities.

Instructions

In a large pot, add the almond milk, water, olive oil, garlic powder and onion powder and bring to a boil. Vegan Mac and Cheese without Cashews

In a large pot, add the almond milk, water, olive oil, garlic powder and onion powder and bring to a boil.

Add the noodles and reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer for 8-10 minutes, or until the noodles are done. Vegan Mac and Cheese without Cashews

Add the noodles and reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer for 8-10 minutes, or until the noodles are done.

Remove from heat and add vegan cheese, mustard and tahini. Stir until the cheese is melted. Add salt and pepper, to taste. Vegan Mac and Cheese without Cashews.

Remove from heat and add vegan cheese, mustard and tahini. Stir until the cheese is melted. Add salt and pepper, to taste.

Top with crushed PeaTos for this Vegan Mac and Cheese without Cashews.

Top with crushed PeaTos.

Substitutions

Almond milk: The almond milk helps the consistency of the cheese on the macaroni. You could also use coconut milk if you prefer.

Olive oil: Feel free to use any oil you prefer. I always like using a classic extra-virgin olive oil, but you can use vegetable oil, avocado oil, or sunflower oil.

Spices: I love using the traditional garlic powder and onion powder. I have seen some variations using a dash of cayenne pepper, paprika, or chili powder for a nice spicy kick.

Pasta: Honestly any bite size pasta will work for this. I aesthetically like using elbow pasta or cavatappi, but any pasta will work.

Vegan Cheese: I use VItalite vegan cheese for this mac and cheese.

Pasta: Honestly any bite size pasta will work for this. I aesthetically like using elbow pasta or cavatappi, but any pasta will work.

Variations

Cooking is a chance to be creative! Have fun with it and feel free to make your own variation.

  • Spicy - add takis or a spicier crushed chip.
  • Deluxe - Check out this Vegan Pasta e Fagiloli!
  • Kid friendly - This is as kid friendly as it gets!

Check out these Mexican Vegan Recipes!

Equipment

Equipment can have a big impact on how a recipe turns out. Stone bakeware takes longer to heat up than metal pans, and also retain heat for longer, which could make the recipe more watery, or burnt on the outsides.

I love using my Caraway pots, pans and baking sheets for best quality. Get yourself a discount by clicking here!

Storage

This will be good in the refrigerator for 2-3 days, or frozen up to three months.

Top tip

Turn off heat when you add the cheese. It will melt with the heat from the pasta.

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Vegan Mac and Cheese without Cashews


  • Author: Maxine Dubois
  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 3 servings 1x
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This Vegan Mac and Cheese without Cashews is made using plant based cheese, almond milk, spices, and topped with PeaTos Hot Crunchy Curls.


Ingredients

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  • 32 ounces unsweetened almond milk
  • 2 cups water
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 16 oz elbow macaroni or cavatappi
  • 18 ounces shredded plant based cheese, like Vitalite
  • 1 ½ tablespoons Dijon Mustard
  • 2 tablespoons tahini paste
  • 1 4 ounce bag Peatos Fiery Hot Crunchy Curls, crushed

Instructions

  1. In a large pot, add the almond milk, water, olive oil, garlic powder and onion powder and bring to a boil.
  2. Add the noodles and reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer for 8-10 minutes, or until the noodles are done.
  3. Remove from heat and add vegan cheese, mustard and tahini. Stir until the cheese is melted. Add salt and pepper, to taste.
  4. Top with crushed PeaTos.

Notes

Turn the heat off when you add the cheese.

  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Cooking
  • Cuisine: Vegan

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Food safety

  • Cook to a minimum temperature of 165 °F (74 °C)
  • Do not use the same utensils on cooked food, that previously touched raw meat
  • Wash hands after touching raw meat
  • Don't leave food sitting out at room temperature for extended periods
  • Never leave cooking food unattended
  • Use oils with high smoking point to avoid harmful compounds
  • Always have good ventilation when using a gas stove

See more guidelines at USDA.gov.

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I am a Mexican American recipe creator & food blogger dedicated to cultivating the cooking experience. I love Latin recipes and inspiring you to cook them by incorporating videos to simplify and share my recipes.  My favorite cuisines are Mexican and Italian, which is why I came up with the name Cilantro Parsley!

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