Vegan Cauliflower Mac And Cheese
The dish is effortless, super easy to make, but it Is jam-packed with flavors, texture, and creamy goodness. Above all, it is gluten-free and healthy. So, it is a perfect dish for lunch or dinners on both weekdays and weekends.
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Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 236kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 large about 2 pounds cauliflower, broken in small florets
- 1/2 cup Panko breadcrumbs I used Gluten-free Breadcrumbs
- 1 recipe of Vegan Cheese Sauce
- 1 cup cashew
- 11/2 cup water
- 1/4 cup red bell pepper chopped
- 2 tablespoon nutritional yeast flakes
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne
Instructions
- In a pot, add water plus 1/2 teaspoon salt, cauliflower florets, and cook for about 5 minutes until the florets are tender. Remove the pot from heat, drain the florets, and set aside.
- In a blender jug, add cashews, water, bell pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, cayenne powder, salt, and nutritional yeast flakes. Blend at high speed until you get a creamy mixture.
- Brush the baking tray with coconut oil lightly.
- Place the cauliflower florets at the bottom of the tray, and pour the blended vegan cheese sauce on top.
- Cover the top with panko breadcrumbs.
- Place the baking tray in a preheated oven for about 20 minutes at 400 degrees F.
- Once the top gets a nice golden brown color, remove it from the oven and serve.
Nutrition
Calories: 236kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Sodium: 658mg | Potassium: 343mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 344IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 3mg