Vegan Pumpkin Mac and Cheese


Ingredients

  • 400 gluten-free noodles *
  • tsp olive oil
  • 2-3 cloves of garlic chopped
  • 400 g of pumpkin puree cooked or from the glass
  • 100 cashew nuts * soaked in water (for at least 3 hours)
  • 3-4 EL Hefeflocken
  • ½ tsp paprika powder
  • about 200 ml of water (or vegetable broth)
  • Salt, pepper (to taste)

Toppings (optional):

  • Vegan Parmesan
  • chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

  • The cashew nuts for at least 3 hours (or overnight) to soak. Or just cook for 10-15 minutes for a faster version.
  • Prepare pumpkin puree (if you use homemade). In the microwave, it only takes 2-3 minutes.
  • Cook noodles according to package instructions 'al dente'.

In the meantime prepare the cheese sauce:

  • Heat the olive oil in a small pan and fry the garlic briefly (about 1-2 minutes) .
  • Rinse cashew nuts in a colander, drain and place in a blender together with the water, pumpkin puree, garlic,  yeast flakes and spices. Mix until it is nice and creamy. If the sauce is too thick, add a little more water.
  • Drain the noodles, put them back in the pot, pour in the pumpkin-cheese-sauce and warm with occasional stirring.
  • If necessary, season with the spices again and serve with vegan parmesan and freshly chopped parsley.
  • Good Appetite!

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