Elbows Mac & Cheese Open
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Elbows Mac & Cheese Open
16 minutes total
- Moderate
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Mac and cheese is a classic comfort food that is loved by people of all ages. But what if you have dietary restrictions? Whether you're vegan, halal, kosher, gluten-free, or lactose-free, this recipe has got you covered! This vegan, halal, kosher, gluten-free, and lactose-free recipe for mac and cheese is the perfect way to enjoy your favorite comfort food while still following your dietary restrictions. Your dish, your way.
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Ingredients
Serves 4
1 | Box Barilla® Gluten Free Elbows |
FOR THE SAUCE
2 | Cans cannellini beans , drained |
1 | Tsp powdered garlic |
1 | -2/3 cup unsweetened vegan milk |
5 ml | Lemon |
45 g | Yeast flakes |
10 ml | Apple cider vinegar |
10 g | Turmeric |
5 g | Gluten free Miso |
2 | Pinches Salt |
TIP | Pepper, to taste |
FOR CRUNCHY BREADCRUMBS
1 | Tbs vegan butter or margarine |
2 | Tbs gluten free panko |
1 | Tbs white sesame seeds |
TIP | Salt and black pepper, to taste |
Disclaimer
Individuals with allergies or specific dietary concerns should verify that the ingredients they utilize for the recipes comply with their restrictions. *Such a line meets the VEGAN, GLUTEN FREE, LACTOSE-FREE AND KOSHER needs
Method
Step 1
Bring a pot of water to a boil, add salt and pour pasta to cook it according to package directions. In the meantime, start preparing the sauce.
Step 2
Wash the canned beans under the water, drain well. Pour them in a blender together with powdered garlic, vegetal milk, lemon juice, yeast flakes, apple cider vinegar and miso.
- beans
- powdered garlic
- vegetal milk
- lemon juice
- yeast flakes
- apple cider vinegar
- miso
- pepper
Step 3
Blend until obtaining a smooth and silky texture. Adjust with salt and pepper and mix again.
- turmeric
Step 4
In a small pan toast the turmeric for 30 seconds and pour into it the creamy beans sauce, mixing well. Keep stirring until to obtain a shiny cheese like color.
- vegetable butter
- gluten-free panko
- gomasio
Step 5
In a large pan, melt the vegetal butter on a medium heat, then add gluten free Panko. Toast for a few minutes until golden then remove from the heat and put aside in a bowl. Once cold, mix with gomasio or with the crushed sesame seeds..
Step 6
Once «al dente» drain pasta and pour in the beans sauce . Cook for one minute more on a low heat. Serve by sprinkling bread crumbs on top.
- breadcrumbs
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Tip
This vegan, halal, kosher, gluten-free, and lactose-free recipe for Mac and cheese is the perfect way to enjoy your favorite comfort food while still following your dietary restrictions. Made with simple and healthy ingredients, this dish is sure to become a family favorite. So, give it a try and enjoy a delicious meal!