Vegan Mac and Cheese with Frozen Peas or Broccoli
This recipe is a great way to satisfy your comfort food cravings without using dairy or oil. The blended oats create a creamy and cheesy texture, while the nutritional yeast adds a cheesy flavor. The addition of frozen peas or broccoli adds some nutrition, fiber, and color to the dish. If you want to add more protein, you can add chickpeas or tofu to the sauce as an option. Enjoy!
ingredients
- 16 oz box of macaroni noodles
- 1 cup frozen peas or broccoli your choice
- 2 cups non-dairy milk
- 1 cup oats
- 1/4 cup nutritional yeast
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 can of chickpeas or 1 block of tofu for added protein optional
instructions
- Cook macaroni noodles according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Cook frozen peas or broccoli according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a blender, blend oats until they turn into a fine powder.
- In a medium-sized pot, whisk together blended oats, non-dairy milk, nutritional yeast, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Heat on medium heat, whisking often, until the sauce thickens (around 5-7 minutes).
- Optional: rinse and drain chickpeas or press tofu to remove excess water. Add to the sauce while it thickens to add some protein.
- Add the cooked macaroni noodles and frozen peas or broccoli to the pot with the sauce. Stir until everything is well coated.
- Serve hot and enjoy your oil-free, vegan mac and cheese with peas or broccoli.