Spicy Vegan Mac n Cheese

  • Total Time: 65 mins
  • Cook Time: 45 mins
  • Serves: 4

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups macaroni shells (about one 400 g pack)
  • 1/2 white onion, chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 1 cup raw cashews
  • 1 1/2 cups vegetable stock
  • 1 tbs bread crumbs
  • 2 tbs nutritional yeast
  • 1 tbs cornstarch
  • 1/2 tsp cumin
  • 1 tbs chopped green chilies
  • 1 tsp chili flakes
  • 1 tbs olive oil
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • 1/4 cup bread crumbs for the topping

Method:

  • Pre-heat the oven to 177°C (350°F).
  • Heat the olive oil on high in a frying pan.
  • Add the garlic and stir for a few seconds.
  • Add the onions and stir until it starts to turn translucent.
  • Season with salt and pepper and stir to combine. Remove from heat and set aside.
  • Boil the macaroni until al dente (usually about 6 -7 minutes).
  • In a large bowl, combine cashews and vegetable stock. Blend until smooth.
  • Add in the onion mixture.
  • Add the bread crumbs, nutritional yeast, cornstarch, cumin, chilies, chili flakes, salt and pepper. Mix in thoroughly.
  • Add the macaroni and stir together until fully coated in sauce.
  • Pour the macaroni mixture into a greased rectangular baking dish.
  • Top with 1/4 cup bread crumbs.
  • Bake for about 45 minutes or until top is golden brown and bubbly.
  • Divide into portions and top with chopped green chilies if desired.
  • Serve and enjoy!