Creamy Vegan Mac and Cheese with Broccoli

Follow our step-by-step guide on how to make Creamy Vegan Mac and Cheese with Broccoli.

1. Step 1

   Start by bringing a large pot of lightly salted water to a rolling boil.

2. Step 2

   Once boiling, toss in the whole wheat elbow macaroni and cook it, stirring occasionally, until it reaches that perfect tender yet firm texture—this should take about 8 minutes.

3. Step 3

   Once done, drain the macaroni and set it aside for later.

4. Step 4

   Next, grab another large pot and fill it with your chopped potatoes, covering them with salted water.

5. Step 5

   Bring this to a boil, then lower the heat to medium-low and let it simmer until the potatoes are tender, which should take around 20 minutes.

6. Step 6

   After they’re cooked, drain the potatoes and allow them to cool slightly before peeling and finely chopping them.

7. Step 7

   In a small pot, combine your chopped potatoes with onion, carrot, and garlic.

8. Step 8

   Add in 2 tablespoons of water and cook over medium heat until the vegetables soften and most of the water evaporates—this should take about 3 minutes.

9. Step 9

   Once they’re ready, remove the pot from the heat.

10. Step 10

    Now it’s time to create that delicious creamy sauce! Transfer the vegetable mixture to a blender and add 3/4 cup of water, cashews, soy milk, nutritional yeast, lemon juice, sea salt, paprika, and a pinch of cayenne pepper.

11. Step 11

    Secure the lid and pulse a few times before blending everything together until it’s smooth and creamy.

12. Step 12

    In a nonstick pan, heat the remaining 2 tablespoons of water over medium heat.

13. Step 13

    Add in the chopped broccoli and sauté until it’s tender yet still has a slight crunch—this should take about 5 minutes.

14. Step 14

    Once cooked, transfer the broccoli to a large serving bowl.

15. Step 15

    Now, it’s time to bring everything together! Add the drained macaroni to the bowl with the broccoli, then pour that luscious creamy cashew sauce over the top.

16. Step 16

    Gently mix everything until the macaroni and broccoli are thoroughly coated in that delightful sauce.

17. Step 17

    Serve warm and enjoy a comforting dish that’s not only delicious but also packed with wholesome ingredients!.