Instant Vegan Mac and Cheese Powder
This Vegan Instant Mac and Cheese Powder rivals your childhood favorite boxed brand. It is free of any additives and preservatives and packed with nutrition. Pour this cheesy powder mix on pasta for a quick, comforting meal in under 10 minutes. Make only the cheese sauce and it becomes a creamy queso. Use it to makes vegetable more tempting or make loaded nachos, fajitas or tacos.
Ingredients
- Mac and Cheese Powder:
- 1 cup nutritional yeast
- ½ cup of all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ tbsp coconut sugar
- 2 1/2 tsp paprika
- 2 1/2 tsp of salt
- 1 tsp of onion powder
- 1 tsp of garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp of turmeric powder
- Vegan Mac-n-Cheese:
- 2 cups of uncooked macaroni
- 2 tbsp of vegan butter
- 1 ½ cups of Plant Milk
- 1/3 cup of mac-n- cheese powder
- 1 tbsp of lemon juice.
Instructions
- To make Mac-n-Cheese Powder:
- Mix together all dry ingredients in a small bowl. Store in an airtight container until needed.
- To make Vegan Mac-N-Cheese:
- Cook macaroni according to package directions. Drain pasta in a colander or using the lid. If using the colander return to pot.
- Add 2 tbsp vegan butter to the warm pasta and stir. Pour in 1 ½ cups of plant milk to the pasta and 1/3 of a cup of homemade vegan mac-n-cheese powder.
- Turn heat onto medium high heat. Stir together the sauce and pasta while it thickens (about 3-5 mins).
- Stir well to combine. Add 1 tbsp of lemon juice and more salt to taste.