Vegan Cauliflower Mac and Cheese

Great

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Step 1: Place the raw cashews in a medium heat-proof bowl. Then pour boiling water over cashews and place a lid or plate over the bowl and allow cashews to soak for about 30 minutes.

Step 2

Step 2: Peel and cut potatoes and carrots then place them in a small saucepan with water and bring to a boil. Then reduce the heat a bit, as needed, to prevent a boil-over but keep the temperature high enough to maintain a low boil or vigorous simmer. Cook until the veggies are very tender, then remove from heat. This should take about 15-20 minutes (depending on how big the pieces are).

Step 3

Step 3: Drain the carrots and potatoes, then add the cashew, carrots, and potatoes to a food processor or blender.

Step 4

Step 4: Add almond milk, nutritional yeast, lemon juice, olive oil, Dijon mustard, garlic and onion powders, salt, and black pepper to the food processor or blender. Place the lid on the blender and puree until smooth. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed

Step 5

Step 1: Preheat the oven to 375℉. Make the vegan cheese sauce as directed.

Step 6

Step 2: While the veggies are boiling for the cheese sauce, cut the cauliflower into bite-sized pieces and steam it until just tender when poked with a fork. We like to steam it in a saucepan fitted with a steamer basket on the stove, but you can also place the cauliflower in a steamer basket and use the ‘steam’ function on your Instant Pot and set it for 1 minute.

Step 7

Step 3: Coat a 9×9-inch (or another small baking dish) with oil or cooking spray. Place steamed cauliflower florets in the baking dish and toss with the sauce, stirring well to coat.

Step 8

Step 4: Make the ‘breadcrumb’ topping by combining almond flour, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, parsley, and olive oil in a small bowl. Stir with a fork or use your fingers to combine. Sprinkle over the cauliflower.

Step 9

Step 5: Bake in a preheated oven for 15 minutes or until cheese sauce is bubbly. Serve immediately.

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