Green Chile Mac and Cheese (Vegan, Gluten Free

• Vegetarian

• Produce

  • 2 tbsp Cilantro
  • 3 cloves Garlic
  • 3 (4 ounce cans Green chiles
  • 2 Jalapenos
  • 1 White onion, chopped (about 1 cup, medium

• Refrigerated

  • 3 cups Almond milk, unsweetened

• Canned Goods

  • 2 tbsp Vegetable broth

• Pasta & Grains

  • 16 oz Elbow macaroni

• Baking & Spices

  • 4 tbsp All purpose flour or amaranth flour
  • 1/4 tsp Black pepper
  • 3 tbsp Nutritional yeast
  • 1 tsp Salt

• Nuts & Seeds

  • 3/4 cup Cashews, raw

• Bread & Baked Goods

  • 1/2 cup Panko breadcrumbs

Found on veggiechick.com

Description

Ingredients

• 16 oz. elbow macaroni, gluten free if desired
• 3/4 cup raw cashews
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 3 tablespoons nutritional yeast
• 2 tablespoons vegetable broth
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 medium white onion, chopped (about 1 cup)
• 4 tablespoons all purpose flour or amaranth flour (if GF)
• 3 cups unsweetened almond milk
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 3 (4 ounce) cans green chiles
• 2 jalapeños, seeded and chopped
• 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs, gluten free if desired
• 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro

Directions

• In a large pot, boil pasta according to package instructions. Rinse and return pasta to large pot.
• In a food processor or high powered blender, add cashews, 1 teaspoon salt and nutritional yeast. Blend until combined and resembling a powder (consistency will vary depending on strength of machine, but try and blend until powder-like). Set aside.
• In a large skillet over medium heat, add vegetable broth, garlic, and onion. Cook for 4-5 minutes until onion is just starting to become translucent, stirring occasionally. Stir in flour. Then slowly add unsweetened almond milk and black pepper, and stir with a whisk until blended.
• Cook for 15-20 minutes over medium heat, stirring occasionally until mixture thickens. Add the cashew powder and stir. Then add the 3 cans of green chiles and jalapeños, and stir to combine. Simmer for 2 minutes, stirring.
• Transfer the sauce to coat the pasta and stir.
• Return the skillet to the stove and over medium heat, add the breadcrumbs. Cook until browned, about 6-7 minutes. Remove from heat and mix in the chopped cilantro.
• Serve the mac and cheese topped with breadcrumbs/cilantro if desired. Season with salt and pepper.

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