Silken Tofu Mac n' "Cheese"
5
- ★★
- ★★
- ★★
- ★★
- ★★
Recipe Intro From chefmarinie
Tune into our new series featuring our favorite plant-based pasta recipes over on our Vegan Instagram page. This creamy vegan version of mac n' cheese is made with silken tofu and nutritional yeast for a dairy-free spin on creamy mac with a cheesy flavor.
Jump to Section
- Recipe Card
Prep time: 10mins
Cook time: 15mins
Serves or Makes: 2 servings
Recipe Card
ingredients
- 250 grams macaroni
- Water, for boiling
ingredients
For the Vegan "Cheese" Sauce
- 350 grams silken tofu
- 3 heaping tablespoons nutritional yeast
- 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
- 200-400 ml soy milk
- Salt, to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, or 1 clove of garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons flour
Method
Step 1
Boil the macaroni according to packet instructions. Meanwhile, add the silken tofu, nutritional yeast, mustard, salt and half of the milk in a blender. Blend for 20-30 seconds until smooth.
Step 2
Heat oil in a pan over a medium heat. After a minute, add the blended tofu along with the flour, garlic granules and remaining milk. Whisk continuously until the texture thickens and resembles a béchamel.
Step 3
Add the cooked pasta and mix until well combined.