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Our plant-based spin on this classic explodes with creamy decadence using a few fun tricks. As two cookbook authors who started publishing vegan and vegetarian recipes back in 2010, we found that cashews, sweet potato, and canned artichokes make a cheesy sauce that is just as satisfying as the real thing! Our kids absolutely love this one and everyone eats heaping bowls.
Cashews, raw and unsalted Sweet potato or carrot Artichoke hearts, canned Yellow mustard Garlic powder, onion powder, turmeric, and salt Vegan butter Macaroni
Panko (plain): Panko is a Japanese-style breadcrumb mixture that is airier and lighter than traditional breadcrumbs. We like using panko because it’s light and crunchy, and adds a great texture as a topping. Vegan butter Garlic powder Smoked paprika Kosher salt
Sauteed broccoli or boiled broccoli Broiled asparagus or roasted broccolini Sauteed vegetables Carrots, celery and vegan ranch Peas with lemon Sauteed kale or sauteed spinach Favorite chopped salad Kale salad or kale Caesar salad Vegan salad recipes
Try 50 Easy Vegan Recipes or 30 Easy Vegan Dinner Recipes Make Vegan Crab Cakes with Vegan Tartar Sauce, or Veggie Nuggets. Try crowd-pleasing Vegan Eggplant Parmesan Make a Crispy Tofu Bowl or Tofu Fried Rice, or give Marinated Tempeh a try Whip up Tofu Broccoli Stir Fry or Vegan Broccoli Soup Make our fan favorite Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookies, Vegan Oatmeal Raisin Cookies, or Vegan Oatmeal Cookies Try Ultimate Vegan Chili, Vegan Sushi or Favorite Vegan Lasagna Recipe
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1 ¼ cups raw unsalted whole cashews 1 cup peeled, finely diced sweet potato (about 6 oz) or peeled sliced carrots (about 2 medium carrots) 15-ounce can quartered artichoke hearts, drained 1 tablespoon yellow mustard 1 teaspoon garlic powder ¾ teaspoon onion powder 1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric (optional, for color) 1 ½ teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste 2 tablespoons vegan butter 1 cup water 12 ounces small elbow macaroni (2 ¾ cups small elbows)
For the breadcrumb topping (optional)
½ tablespoon vegan butter ¼ cup panko breadcrumbs ⅛ teaspoon garlic powder ⅛ teaspoon smoked paprika ⅛ teaspoon kosher salt
