Showing posts with label vegan mac and cheese. Show all posts
Showing posts with label vegan mac and cheese. Show all posts

Sunday, April 14, 2013

Vegan Mac and Cheese Sauce with a Kick:

Here I go with the spicy flavors again! Don't worry though. This recipe isn't all that spicy. I only added a little bit of cayenne pepper and Cajun seasoning to make it a little more interesting.

I smashed the diced rutabaga, but you can always puree it in a food processor or blender if you're trying to hide the veggies from any unsuspecting children.You can also add a little extra almond milk for a creamier sauce.

Ingredients:

1 package your choice of pasta, cooked according to package directions
1 15oz. can diced rutabagas, drained 
1/2 cup yellow onion, thinly sliced
1/3 cup plain unsweetened almond milk
1/4 cup nutritional yeast
4 cloves garlic, chopped
1 tbsp. olive oil
1 tsp. garlic powder
1/4 tsp. salt
Dash of cayenne pepper
Dash of Cajun seasoning (optional)

Instructions:

1. Cook the pasta according to package directions.

2. While the pasta is cooking, add the olive oil, garlic, and onions to a medium saucepan. Cook on medium heat until translucent, about 7 minutes. Stir in the diced rutabagas, garlic powder, salt, cayenne pepper, and Cajun seasoning. Smash the mixture with a potato masher until it is smooth and creamy, and then continue cooking on medium heat for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.*

3. Stir in the almond milk and then the nutritional yeast. Cook on medium heat for another 5 minutes.

4. Drain the pasta when necessary. Once the sauce is ready, add it to the pasta and serve.

*If you choose to puree the rutabaga mixture in the food processor before, add the diced rutabagas, garlic powder, salt, cayenne pepper, and Cajun seasoning to your food processor before you put it in the pan, and then process it until smooth. Add it to the saucepan, cook for 5 minutes, and then proceed to step #3.

Sunday, January 20, 2013

Product Review: Amy's Rice Macaroni With Dairy Free Cheese:

Gluten Free ⋆ Dairy Free ⋆ Soy Free

While perusing the frozen food section the other day, I came across Amy's Gluten Free Dairy Free Rice Macaroni & Cheese. I've been wanting to try it out for awhile, but I never remember to look for it.

Needless to say, I finally broke down and bought it, though I know that I can make vegan mac and cheese much healthier and for about a third of the price. This turned out to be the real deal, though. If you're ever feeling a little mischievous, this mac and cheese is for you. They used Daiya Dairy Free Cheddar Cheeze in the sauce, which, in my opinion (and I'm pretty sure many others in the vegan community agree), is one of the best dairy free cheeses on the market.

I was a little disheartened when I turned the box and looked at the nutrition facts, however. 520 calories for one serving? 22 grams of fat? That was a bit of a bummer, but I was surprisingly pretty full half way through eating it. To make it a little healthier, I steamed some broccoli and carrots with a little olive oil and salt and added them to the dish. It was delicious. The richness of the "cheese" sauce will make you feel satisfied and fuller faster, but the rice macaroni helps in not weighing you down....and it does have 8 grams of protein, after all. Not too shabby.

I would definitely recommend this to anyone who's feeling the need for quick and easy comfort food. It really does taste like mac and cheese.

Where I found it: Publix freezer section.
Price: $3.29


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