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
- 420 ml (1¾ cup) water
- 105 g (¾ cup) raw almonds
- 15 g (¼ cup) nutritional yeast
- 65 g (½ cup) raw cashews
- 150 g (1 Tablespoon) red bell peppers, stemmed
- Tablespoon (½ teaspoon) garlic powder
- Tablespoon (1 teaspoon) onion powder
- Tablespoon (¼ teaspoon) red pepper flakes
- Tablespoon (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
- 420 ml (1¾ cup) water
- 105 g (¾ cup) raw almonds
- 15 g (¼ cup) nutritional yeast
- 65 g (½ cup) raw cashews
- 150 g (1 Tablespoon) red bell peppers, stemmed
- Tablespoon (½ teaspoon) garlic powder
- Tablespoon (1 teaspoon) onion powder
- Tablespoon (¼ teaspoon) red pepper flakes
- Tablespoon (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
- 420 ml (1¾ cup) water
- 105 g (¾ cup) raw almonds
- 15 g (¼ cup) nutritional yeast
- 65 g (½ cup) raw cashews
- 150 g (1 Tablespoon) red bell peppers, stemmed
- Tablespoon (½ teaspoon) garlic powder
- Tablespoon (1 teaspoon) onion powder
- Tablespoon (¼ teaspoon) red pepper flakes
- Tablespoon (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.
