I crave a creamy, cheesy pasta more often that I’d like to say. Luckily, this vegan + gluten-free version just takes under an hour to make, completely satisfies my cravings and is actually healthy! Whoop whoop!
I’ve made vegan mac and cheeze recipes before, always using a gluten-free noodle, but using cauliflower in place of noodles was a new venture for me. The results? Absolutely delicious!
After roasting, the cauliflower gets soooooo irresistibly tender and succulent. You wouldn’t even miss the noodles! The sauce is also spectacular. It’s creamy, cheesy and made out of vegetables!!
I swear, eating your vegetables has never been so easy and enjoyable! Try it out for yourself and let me know what you think!
Enjoy everyone!
Baked Cauliflower Mac and Cheeze (V/GF)
Ingredients
- 1 medium russet potato (equals about 1 1/3 cups) peeled and chopped
- 2 large carrots (equals about 1/2 cup) chopped
- 1 tbsp vegan butter (I use Earth Balance) - alternatively, use 1 tbsp oil
- 1/3 cup white onion diced
- 1 red bell pepper diced
- 2 garlic cloves peeled and minced
- 3/4 cup unsweetened non dairy milk (I use almond milk)
- 1/4 cup + 2 tbsp nutritional yeast
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 2 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/4 tsp turmeric powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 1 large head of cauliflower roughly chopped into bite sized pieces
- Optional gluten-free breadcrumbs (to top) (I use Glutino’s brand)
Instructions
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Add water to a large pot over medium-high heat and bring to a boil. Add chopped potatoes and carrots and cook until tender, about 10 minutes.
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In the meantime, add the vegan butter or oil to a skillet over medium-high heat. Once melted, add the diced onion, bell pepper and garlic. Cook until veggies are soften and garlic is fragrant, about 3 minutes. Set aside until ready for use.
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Drain water from potatoes and carrots. Transfer potatoes and carrots to a food processor along with the cooked onion, pepper and garlic. Add the remaining ingredients, besides the cauliflower and optional breadcrumbs, and process until smooth and creamy.
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Lightly oil a square glass baking dish. Add the chopped cauliflower to the bottom of the dish, forming an even layer. Then, pour the sauce over the cauliflower and sprinkle optional breadcrumbs on top. Season the top with salt and pepper.
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Bake at 350 degrees F for 30-40 minutes, or until cauliflower is tender. Mine gets done at 30 minutes, but I like baking it for an extra 10 to get the cauliflower super tender.
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Serve warm and enjoy!
Wonder what to make next? Check out my Buffalo Cauliflower Tacos, Southwestern Tater Tot Hotdish and my Cashew Mozzarella Quesadillas!
