Is there a vegan version of mac n cheese?

Question

Is there a vegan version of mac n cheese?

Answer 1

1 pound pasta (regular or gluten-free)

Blend together:

1 1/4 cups water

1 cup plain, fat-free soymilk (may use other non-dairy milk)

3/4 cup nutritional yeast

3 tablespoons cornstarch or potato starch

1 tablespoon lemon juice

1 teaspoon salt (or more to taste)

1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

1 teaspoon onion powder

1/2 teaspoon dry mustard

1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika

1/2 teaspoon turmeric

pinch cayenne pepper

2 tablespoons tahini

1 teaspoon mellow white miso (or additional salt)

black pepper to taste

Put the pasta on to boil, according to package directions. While it's cooking, blend all remaining ingredients together in a blender. When the pasta is al dente, drain it, reserving about 1/2 cup of the cooking water, and return the pasta to pan. Add the sauce mixture and cook, stirring, until mixture boils and thickens. Add a little of the pasta water if more moistness is needed.

If the sauce is not as flavorful as you'd like, add a little more mustard and onion powder.

Note: My daughter likes her macaroni a florescent yellow, so I usually add more turmeric.

Answer 2

Things You’ll Need:

Large pot

14 oz. dry macaroni

8 oz. tofu

1 cup plain soy milk (or other vegan milk)

½ cup tahini

6 tbsps. nutritional yeast

1 tbsp. turmeric

Blender

Large bowl

Onion and garlic powder to taste, optional

Salt to taste

Oil

Baking dish

2 tbsps. margarine

Paprika

Step1Bring a large pot of water to boil and add the macaroni. Cover, remove from heat and let sit for 5 minutes. This method saves energy, but you can make the macaroni however you like.

Step2Place tofu, soy milk, tahini, nutritional yeast and turmeric in the blender and blend until creamy. Pour the tofu mixture into a large bowl.

Step3Add optional seasonings, such as garlic or onion powder, or any herbs and spices you like in your macaroni and cheese. Add salt to taste and adjust seasonings as necessary.

Step4Drain the macaroni and add the noodles to the sauce. Stir gently until the macaroni and sauce are fully incorporated.

Step5Lightly oil a baking dish and pour the macaroni into the dish. Dot the top with 2 tbsps. margarine. Dust with paprika and garlic powder if desired.

Step6Bake in a 350-degree oven for approximately 20 minutes, or until a golden-brown crust forms on the top of your vegan macaroni and cheese.

Answer 3

Yes of course, there are actually TONS of version. Every vegan chef and cooker I know has their own version!

Some good ones:

http://vegweb.com/index.php?topic=16227....

http://letsgetsconed.blogspot.com/2007/0...

http://vegweb.com/index.php?board=337.0

http://veganyumyum.com/2007/10/mac-and-c...

Answer 4

This is an amazing and simple recipe from an issue of Vegetarian Times.  It's made at a restaurant in Portland called Vita Cafe.  I usually add more nutritional yeast and salt.  Sometimes I use less pasta because my husband likes a lot of sauce.  It's not a bright yellow color like other recipes which is much more natural and appealing to me.  I also put a ton of freshly ground pepper on my macaroni and cheese.  Enjoy!

2 1/2 cups plain soy milk

2 1/2 Tbs. white rice flour

1 1/2 Tbs. large flake nutritional yeast

1 1/2 tsp. low-sodium soy sauce

1 Tbs. granulated garlic

1 Tbs. granulated onion

2 Tbs. non hydrogenated vegan margarine, melted

1 tsp. yellow mustard

1 8-oz. pkg. rotelli (corkscrew) pasta

1. Whisk together soy milk, rice flour, yeast, soy sauce, granulated garlic, and granulated onion in saucepan. Simmer 4 minutes, or until thickened, whisking constantly. Whisk in margarine and mustard, and simmer 10 minutes more.

2. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain, and toss with sauce.

Serves 4. Per serving: 364 calories, 15 grams protein, 9 grams total fat (1.5 grams saturated fat), 56 grams carbs, 0 mg cholesterol, 534 mg sodium, 3 grams fiber, 6 grams sugar

Answer 5

Road's End makes a boxed Macaroni & Chreese, which is okay.  You can get that at natural food stores or at some vegan online retailers.

There's also a recipe in "La Dolce Vegan" by Sarah Kramer.

Answer 6

Tell me again you go through so much pain just to not eat anything from animals?  You insult their labor.

Answer 7

Try using vegan gormet cheese...i heard its AMAZING...

Answer 8

yes..

Answer 9

there is i think....as long as there is SOY  cheese in it

Answer 10

Vegan Mac n "Cheese":

Ingredients:

1 lb. cooked pasta shapes (large elbows, shells, etc.)

3 Tbsp. margarine

3 Tbsp. flour

1 1/2 tsp. salt

1/4 tsp. black pepper

1 tsp. garlic powder

1 tsp. onion powder

1/4 tsp. turmeric

1 1/2 cups "milk" (soy/rice milk)

1 cup shredded vegan cheese (cheddar/monterey jack blend)

1/2 tsp. mustard

Cook pasta according to package directions.

Method:

In a small bowl, combine the flour, salt, pepper, garlic, onion and turmeric. Set aside. Melt the margarine in a saucepot over medium/low heat. Once melted, add the flour/spice blend and whisk in pot until combined. Then add 1/2 cup of "milk" and whisk until smooth (no lumps!) After it thickens a bit, add another 1/2 cup of "milk" and whisk. After a few minutes, add the remaining 1/2 cup of "milk" and whisk for several minutes until it thickens a bit. Then add in the cheese and mustard and whisk regularly for about five minutes or so, until the cheese has melted into the sauce.

Pour sauce over freshly cooked noodles.