Chipotle Mac & Cheese with Roasted Brussels Sprouts

• Vegetarian

• Produce

  • 1 lb Brussels sprouts
  • 2 Garlic cloves

• Canned Goods

  • 1 cup Vegetable broth

• Condiments

  • 2 tbsp Chickpea miso or mellow white miso
  • 4 Chipotle peppers in adobo sauce

• Pasta & Grains

  • 8 oz Macaroni

• Baking & Spices

  • 2 tbsp Nutritional yeast flakes
  • 1 Salt

• Oils & Vinegars

  • 1 tbsp Olive oil

• Nuts & Seeds

  • 1 cup Cashews, raw

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Description

Ingredients

• 1 pound brussels sprouts, quartered
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• Salt
• 1 cup raw cashews, soaked in water for at least 2 hours and drained
• 1 cup vegetable broth, purchased or homemade
• 4 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, seeded (see Tip)
• 2 garlic cloves, peeled
• 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast flakes
• 2 tablespoons chickpea miso or mellow white miso
• 8 ounces macaroni

Directions

• Preheat the oven to 425°F. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper for the brussels. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil over high heat for the pasta.
• Toss the quartered brussels sprouts with the olive oil and a big pinch of salt. Transfer to the lined baking sheet and bake until lightly browned, about 18 minutes. No need to flip ’em.
• Meanwhile, make the cheese sauce. In a blender, combine the cashews, vegetable broth, chipotles, garlic, yeast, miso, and a pinch of salt. Puree until completely smooth; this can take up to 5 minutes depending on the strength of your machine. Periodically stop the machine to keep it from overheating, and scrape down the sides of the blender jar with a rubber spatula to make sure you get everything.
• When the pasta water comes to a boil, add the macaroni and cook according?to the package directions. Drain the macaroni in a colander and immediately return it to the pot and stir in the sauce. Place the pot over low heat and stir until the sauce is thickened a bit and everything is deliciously creamy, 3 minutes or so. Taste and adjust for salt, toss in the brussels sprouts, and serve!