Vegan Jalapeño Chickpea Mac and Cheese

Name: Vegan Jalapeño Chickpea Mac and Cheese
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 sliced jalapeños, deseeded. Keep a few seeds intact if you want an extra spicy dish; 1 can (15 ounces) chickpeas, drained; 1/2 teaspoon paprika; 1/2 teaspoon chili powder; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/4 teaspoon garlic salt or onion salt; 3 Tablespoons olive oil or avocado oil (divided); pinch of kosher salt/pepper (to taste); 16 ounce (2 boxes) gluten-free pasta shells; Water for boiling pasta; 1/2 teaspoon garlic minced or 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 cup non-dairy milk; 1/2+ cup vegetable broth or water (as needed depending on desired thickness); 2/3 cup to 3/4 cup nutritional yeast; 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic or 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder; 1-1/4 Tablespoon arrowroot starch or tapioca starch; Optional 2 teaspoons Tabasco or 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:25min

This Vegan Jalapeño Chickpea Mac and Cheese is full of fiber and tons of flavor for a grown-up version of everyone’s favorite childhood recipe. Serve it warm for an easy side dish or add protein for a complete meal in less than 45 minutes!

Updated at: Fri, 22 Nov 2024 02:25:31 GMT