A creamy and flavorful vegan twist on classic mac n cheese, infused with the zing of green chilies.
Ingredients: 250g macaroni pasta. 2 cups raw cashews, soaked overnight. 1 cup water. 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast. 1 tablespoon lemon juice. 1 teaspoon garlic powder. 1 teaspoon onion powder. 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder. 1 can 4 oz diced green chilies, drained. Salt and pepper to taste. Chopped fresh cilantro, for garnish.
Instructions: Follow the directions on the package to cook the macaroni pasta. Remove the water and set it aside. Soak cashews in water, add nutritional yeast, lemon juice, garlic powder, onion powder, and turmeric powder. Blend these ingredients together in a blender. Mix until it's creamy and smooth. Over medium heat, stir the cashew cheese mixture all the time in a large saucepan until it is fully heated through. Mix in the green chilies that have been drained and the cooked macaroni. Keep cooking for another two to three minutes, or until everything is hot all the way through. Add pepper and salt to taste. Serve hot with chopped fresh cilantro on top. Have fun with your vegan green chili mac and cheese!
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
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