How to Make Vegan Macaroni and Cheese

Homemade macaroni and cheese is a classic American comfort food. When you go vegan, it may seem like you have to forget about the comfort food of your childhood. But it's not that difficult to convert macaroni and cheese to a vegan recipe, and you can pass the new comfort food on to your children.

Things You'll Need

• Large pot
• 14 oz. dry macaroni
• 8 oz. tofu
• 1 cup plain soy milk (or other vegan milk)
• ½ cup tahini
• 6 tbsps. nutritional yeast
• 1 tbsp. turmeric
• Blender
• Large bowl
• Onion and garlic powder to taste, optional
• Salt to taste
• Oil
• Baking dish
• 2 tbsps. margarine
• Paprika

Instructions

1. Bring a large pot of water to boil and add the macaroni. Cover, remove from heat and let sit for 5 minutes. This method saves energy, but you can make the macaroni however you like.

2. Place tofu, soy milk, tahini, nutritional yeast and turmeric in the blender and blend until creamy. Pour the tofu mixture into a large bowl.

3. Add optional seasonings, such as garlic or onion powder, or any herbs and spices you like in your macaroni and cheese. Add salt to taste and adjust seasonings as necessary.

4. Drain the macaroni and add the noodles to the sauce. Stir gently until the macaroni and sauce are fully incorporated.

5. Lightly oil a baking dish and pour the macaroni into the dish. Dot the top with 2 tbsps. margarine. Dust with paprika and garlic powder if desired.

6. Bake in a 350-degree oven for approximately 20 minutes, or until a golden-brown crust forms on the top of your vegan macaroni and cheese.

Tips & Warnings

• Use this recipe as a starting point and add any other seasonings you desire. You can also stir in lightly steamed or raw vegetables before baking your vegan macaroni and cheese.