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Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese

This is a vegan version of the classic Mac and Cheese, perfect for fall. Enjoy the transition from summer to autumn with this hearty, creamy, and delicious Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese. You'll only need a few ingredients to make a creamy sauce that tastes just like the classic cheesy sauce.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Main Course, pasta
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese, Vegan Mac and Cheese
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 534kcal

Ingredients

  • 8 oz macaroni pasta
  • 7 oz butternut squash
  • 1 potato small
  • 1 carrot
  • 3 oz cashews
  • 2 tablespoon yeast flakes
  • Lemon juice from ½ lemon
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • ½ cup water
  • Salt

Optional

  • Vegan cheese
  • Panko breadcrumbs

Instructions

  • Peel and cut the butternut squash, potatoes, and carrots into pieces of similar size.
    7 oz butternut squash, 1 potato, 1 carrot
  • Bring a pot of salted water to the boil and add the cut vegetables, and cashews. Boil for about 12 minutes or until the vegetables are fork-tender.
    3 oz cashews
  • Drain the water and leave to cool for 2 minutes.
  • Add the boiled vegetables and cashews into a blender with the smoked paprika, turmeric, olive oil, yeast flakes, and lemon juice. Season with salt, and add some water.
    2 tablespoon yeast flakes, Lemon juice from ½ lemon, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1 teaspoon turmeric, ¼ cup olive oil, Salt, ½ cup water
  • While blending, add another splash of water, if needed, to achieve the right consistency.
  • Cook the pasta in boiling water following the packet instructions, drain the water, and combine it with the butternut squash sauce.
    8 oz macaroni pasta
  • You can transfer the butternut squash mac and cheese to a casserole dish, add some vegan cheese, and panko breadcrumsb, and grill for a couple of minutes.
    Vegan cheese, Panko breadcrumbs

Nutrition

Calories: 534kcal | Carbohydrates: 67g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 15g | Sodium: 22mg | Potassium: 814mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 8069IU | Vitamin C: 22mg | Calcium: 57mg | Iron: 4mg