Whole Wheat Vegetable Mac and Cheese
This mac and cheese is made with a healthy twist, utilizing your Vitamix to create a delicious cheese sauce with little effort.
Ingredients
- 1¾ cup (420 ml) water
- ¾ cup (105 g) raw almonds
- ¼ cup (15 g) nutritional yeast
- ½ cup (65 g) raw cashews
- 1 Tablespoon (150 g) red bell peppers, stemmed
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1½ teaspoon kosher salt, optional
Directions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9x13 glass baking dish.
- Place a large pot of water on the stovetop over high heat.
- While the water is heating, place all ingredients for the Red Pepper Cashew Cheese Sauce into the Vitamix container in the order listed and secure the lid.
- Start the blender on its lowest speed, then quickly increase to its highest speed. Blend for 5 minutes 45 seconds; or select the Hot Soup program and allow the machine to complete the programmed cycle.
Chef's Notes
- The vegetables in this recipe can be switched up if desired--if using harder vegetables, cut them slightly smaller so they roast quickly in the oven. Try this with cauliflower, broccoli, or Brussels sprouts.
- Nutritional yeast is not only a "secret" vegan ingredient that adds a cheesy nutty bite to a dish, but it's also an excellent source of protein, fiber, minerals, and vitamins, including B vitamins that can be lacking in a traditional vegan diet.
Ingredients
- 1¾ cup (420 ml) water
- ¾ cup (105 g) raw almonds
- ¼ cup (15 g) nutritional yeast
- ½ cup (65 g) raw cashews
- 1 Tablespoon (150 g) red bell peppers, stemmed
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1½ teaspoon kosher salt, optional
Directions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9x13 glass baking dish.
- Place a large pot of water on the stovetop over high heat.
- While the water is heating, place all ingredients for the Red Pepper Cashew Cheese Sauce into the Vitamix container in the order listed and secure the lid.
- Start the blender on its lowest speed, then quickly increase to its highest speed. Blend for 5 minutes 45 seconds; or select the Hot Soup program and allow the machine to complete the programmed cycle.
Chef's Notes
- The vegetables in this recipe can be switched up if desired--if using harder vegetables, cut them slightly smaller so they roast quickly in the oven. Try this with cauliflower, broccoli, or Brussels sprouts.
- Nutritional yeast is not only a "secret" vegan ingredient that adds a cheesy nutty bite to a dish, but it's also an excellent source of protein, fiber, minerals, and vitamins, including B vitamins that can be lacking in a traditional vegan diet.
Ingredients
- 1¾ cup (420 ml) water
- ¾ cup (105 g) raw almonds
- ¼ cup (15 g) nutritional yeast
- ½ cup (65 g) raw cashews
- 1 Tablespoon (150 g) red bell peppers, stemmed
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1½ teaspoon kosher salt, optional
Directions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9x13 glass baking dish.
- Place a large pot of water on the stovetop over high heat.
- While the water is heating, place all ingredients for the Red Pepper Cashew Cheese Sauce into the Vitamix container in the order listed and secure the lid.
- Start the blender on its lowest speed, then quickly increase to its highest speed. Blend for 5 minutes 45 seconds; or select the Hot Soup program and allow the machine to complete the programmed cycle.
Chef's Notes
- The vegetables in this recipe can be switched up if desired--if using harder vegetables, cut them slightly smaller so they roast quickly in the oven. Try this with cauliflower, broccoli, or Brussels sprouts.
- Nutritional yeast is not only a "secret" vegan ingredient that adds a cheesy nutty bite to a dish, but it's also an excellent source of protein, fiber, minerals, and vitamins, including B vitamins that can be lacking in a traditional vegan diet.
