Cheesy Veggie Mac in a Flash
Creamy, flavorful vegan mac and cheese made with nutritional yeast, cooked to perfection in just minutes using your microwave. Packed with nutritious veggies and bursting with cheesy goodness, this quick and hassle-free recipe will satisfy all your mac cravings in no time.
ingredients
- 2 cups elbow macaroni
- 1 ½ cups unsweetened almond milk
- ½ cup nutritional yeast
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon turmeric (optional, for color)
- ½ cup diced bell peppers
- ½ cup diced zucchini
- ¼ cup sliced cherry tomatoes
- Salt and pepper, to taste
steps
- 1.
Cook the macaroni according to package instructions, until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- 2.
In a microwave-safe bowl, whisk together almond milk, nutritional yeast, cornstarch, soy sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, and turmeric until smooth.
- 3.
Microwave the mixture on high for 2 minutes, then stir well.
- 4.
Return the bowl to the microwave and cook on high for another 2 minutes. Stir again.
- 5.
Add the cooked macaroni, diced bell peppers, diced zucchini, and sliced cherry tomatoes to the bowl, stirring well to combine.
- 6.
Microwave for an additional 3 minutes on high, or until the vegetables are tender and the sauce is thickened.
- 7.
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- 8.
Give it a final stir and let it rest for a minute before serving.
