Creamy Mac No Cheese with Mushroom Bacon
Ingredients
- 1/2 butternut squash, roasted
- 1/2 head of cauliflower, roasted
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1 tsp vegan “chicken”-style stock/vegetable stock
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp garlic salt
- 1 cup cashews, soaked
- 2 tbsp nutritional yeast
- 1 cup unsweetened oat milk
Optional add-ins
- 2 large king oyster mushrooms
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp nutritional yeast
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- 1/2 tsp liquid smoke
- pepper
Preparation
Roast the butternut squash and cauliflower until tender
Soak the cashews in water until soft
Blend all sauce ingredients in a blender until smooth.
Add salt and pepper to taste.
Optionally, add more nutritional yeast for a cheesier flavor.
Mix the sauce with your favorite cooked pasta.
Optional mushroom bacon
Marinate the king oyster mushrooms in a mixture of soy sauce, olive oil, nutritional yeast, maple syrup, liquid smoke, and pepper.
Pan fry the marinated mushrooms until browned.
Serve with steamed or pan-fried broccoli and enjoy!
