Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free Macaroni & Cheese

Who needs a little comfort food right about now? Feel free to splurge with this healthy, gluten-free, dairy-free macaroni & cheese. It’s a filling and flavorful dish that’s perfect on a cold winter’s day.

Ingredients

1 cup chopped carrots

12 oz. brown rice elbow pasta

1 cup soaked cashews

1 large garlic clove (+ 1/2 clove if you love garlic)

3 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice

1 tsp. yellow or Dijon mustard

1/4 cup nutritional yeast

1/2 tsp. salt

1/2 cup water

Directions

Using a steamer basket, steam carrots for 15 minutes until tender. Allow carrots to cool slightly.

While carrots are steaming, cook the elbow pasta in a pot according to package directions. Drain.

Add carrots to a blender with cashews, garlic, lemon juice, mustard, nutritional yeast, salt, and water. Blend until thick and creamy.

Return pasta to its pot and heat on low on your stovetop. Pour the carrot “cheese” mixture on top and mix well until warmed through. Enjoy!

Recipe courtesy of Maite Bou.

You may also enjoy this recipe for Creamy Tomato Basil Soup.