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High Protein Mac and Cheese

made with just 10-ingredients; this vegan macaroni and cheese is nut-free and comes together in just 30 minutes. Each serving packs 35 grams of protein!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: dinner, lunch, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4
Calories: 465kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • ½ onion finely chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 16 ounces super firm tofu or 12 ounces fava bean tofu for soy-free
  • 3-4 tablespoons nutritional yeast
  • 3-4 tablespoons distilled white vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon white miso paste
  • 1 tablespoon tahini
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 8 ounces high protein pasta I like Brami
  • salt to taste
US Customary - Metric

Instructions

  • In a large pot, warm the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until translucent. Add the garlic, turn off heat and stir to lightly cook the garlic for a few minutes. Transfer to a small plate and set aside.
    1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil , ½ onion, 3 garlic cloves
  • In the same pot, bring 8 cups of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook until tender. Strain several cups of the cooking water into a separate bowl or cup to use for the sauce.
    8 ounces high protein pasta
  • In a high speed blender, combine the block of tofu, 3 tablespoons nutritional yeast, 3 tablespoons white vinegar, miso paste, tahini, smoked paprika and ¼ teaspoon salt. Add 1 cup of the pasta water and blend until smooth. Taste test to see if you prefer more nutritional yeast, vinegar, or salt. Adjust to your preferences then blend again. Add more pasta water, as needed, to thin. The sauce should be thick and creamy but pourable.
    16 ounces super firm tofu, 3-4 tablespoons nutritional yeast, 3-4 tablespoons distilled white vinegar , 1 tablespoon white miso paste, 1 tablespoon tahini, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, salt to taste
  • To the pot, add the pasta and pour the sauce over top. Stir until evenly combined. If the sauce appears too thick on the pasta, simply add a splash of pasta water to thin. Serve warm and enjoy!

Notes

Nutrition Facts are an estimate and may vary depending on specific ingredients you choose. 

Nutrition

Calories: 465kcal | Carbohydrates: 47g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 199mg | Potassium: 634mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 253IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 112mg | Iron: 5mg