Creamy Dreamy Vegan Mac & Cheese: A Soul Food Recipe Made Healthy
The Ultimate Pasta Recipe for Meatless Monday (and Every Day!)
I don't know about you, but the sight and smell of mac and cheese brings me back to my childhood days of creamy comfort food at its finest. This soul food mac and cheese recipe has been transformed into a nourishing Ayurveda meal that's perfect for healthy eating on a budget.
It's been so fun to discover how to create a healthier version of this classic soul food dinner idea using brain-boosting walnuts (which are also great for your nervous system), along with carrots and potatoes! This is truly food for the soul—a recipe that nourishes both body and spirit.
Why You'll Love This Healthy Dinner Recipe:
Quick pasta recipe (ready in under 30 minutes)
Works with any pasta: macaroni, bow tie, angel hair, or gluten free options
Packed with vegetables for a healthy dinner recipe for 2 (or more!)
Perfect soul food vegan alternative to traditional mac and cheese
Budget-friendly healthy eating recipe
Serves 2-4
CHEESE SAUCE INGREDIENTS:
2 yellow or sweet potatoes, peeled and chopped
1 carrot, peeled and chopped
1/2 teaspoon kalonji seeds
1/4 teaspoon hing
1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
3/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon Himalayan pink rock salt
1/2 cup walnuts, ideally soaked in hot water for 2 hours and rinsed
1 tablespoon white sesame seeds
2-3 tablespoons lemon juice
3-4 tablespoons water
MAC AND CHEESE INGREDIENTS:
1 big bunch of spinach (for an easy pasta recipe with spinach)
1 tbsp ghee
Your favorite pasta: macaroni, bow tie, angel hair, or gluten free pasta
1 cup chopped sweet heirloom cherry tomatoes (optional—omit if you have autoimmune issues)
METHOD:
Boil potatoes for 3 minutes. Then add carrots and boil for another 5-6 minutes.
Add boiled veggies and water to a blender. Add the rest of the sauce ingredients and blend to get a creamy cheese sauce consistency.
Cook your chosen pasta according to package directions. Add the cheese sauce to it once cooked and drained. Mix well. Add the ghee, spinach, and tomatoes.
Garnish with your choice of basil leaves, parsley leaves, or cilantro leaves.
Make it Your Own Soul Food Menu Item: This easy, quick pasta recipe is endlessly adaptable. Try it with different pasta shapes or add extra vegetables for more nutrition. It's the perfect addition to your soul food Sunday dinner ideas or weeknight healthy dinner recipes with vegetables.
Before you eat this delicious meal, take a moment to close your eyes. Smile for a moment. Feel the deep peace that is your true nature. Breathe deeply. And savor each bite.
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