
Add the cashews and water, and stir to combine.Stir to combine, and cook, stirring constantly, for about 1 minute to enhance their flavors.

Add the grated potato, garlic, garlic powder, onion powder, mustard powder, salt and red pepper flakes.Add the onion and a pinch of salt and cook, stirring often, until the onion is tender and turning translucent, about 5 minutes. Meanwhile, in a medium-to-large saucepan, warm the oil over medium heat.Drain, and transfer the contents to a large serving bowl. If using broccoli, stir it into the pot when just 2 to 3 more minutes remain.


Nutritional yeast is key, in addition to the grated potato. Then, I added the potato back, and the potato starch makes this cashew-based queso super silky and creamy. The first time, I tried to use pasta cooking water instead of my queso’s secret ingredient (grated potato), and it was just ok. I’ve been slowly working on this mac and cheese since I published my vegan queso recipe two months ago. I’ve failed you on the mac and cheese front, but I’m making it up to you with this vegan (I repeat: dairy free) mac and cheese recipe.įrom one cheese lover to another, I’m here to tell you that this mac and “cheese” is remarkably cheese-like and absolutely delicious. This post is brought to you by Frontier Co-op.ĭid you know that this seven-year-old vegetarian food blog did not have a macaroni and cheese recipe until today? It’s true.
