I love mac & cheese so much! Making your own vegetarian macaroni and cheese is so easy and healthier than that store –bought versions. Vegetarian mac & cheese is also super versatile dish because you can use any ingredient you like. Plus, these recipes are the perfect way to you can sneak some veggies into your daily meals:
1. Mac & cheese with broccoli
This creamy mac & cheese with broccoli is a simple recipe that the entire family will love to eat. This is also a great way to sneak broccoli into your diet.
Ingredients:
2 cups macaroni, whole-wheat or gluten-free macaroni
1 cup broccoli florets, cooked for 5 minutes and drained
1 garlic clove, minced
1 onion, diced
3 tbsp. olive oil
2 tbsp. flour whole-wheat or gluten-free
1 cup soy milk
1 cup water
1/3 tsp. chili powder
1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese or vegan cheese
Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions:
Preheat the oven to 400 ° F.Cook the macaroni according to package instructions. Drain. Add the broccoli and stir gently until well combined. Transfer to a greased baking dish. In a saucepan, heat the olive oil. Add the onions and cook for 3 minutes. Add the flour and garlic and stir until blended (about 1 minute). Add the milk and water and cook for 2 minutes. Add the cheese and chili powder and stir until combined. Pour the mixture over the macaroni and stir again. Bake for 15 minutes. Serve and enjoy!
2. Mac & cheese with carrots and peas
Not only is this recipe super delicious, but it’s also packed with nutrients. Both carrots and peas provide many health benefits.
Ingredients:
1 cup peas, cooked, drained and rinsed
1 cup carrots, cooked, drained and rinsed
2 cups macaroni, whole-wheat or gluten-free macaroni
1 cup milk or soy milk
3 tbsp. olive oil
2 tbsp. Parmesan cheese or vegan cheese
1 egg
Instructions:
In a bowl, add all the ingredients and mix gently until well incorporated. Transfer the mixture into a greased baking pan. Bake for 20 minutes. Serve warm.
3. Kale mac and cheese
Kale mac and cheese – a healthy spin on a classic mac and cheese recipe. This recipe is also gluten-free and vegan.
Ingredients:
1 small bunch of kale, chopped, cooked for about 3 minutes, drained, rinsed
2 cups whole-wheat or gluten-free macaroni, cooked
1 cup soy milk
1/3 cup tofu, diced
2 tbsp. vegan Parmesan
Instructions:
Simply, mix gently all the ingredients and pour into a baking dish. Bake until crisp, for about 20 minutes. Serve warm!
4. Mushroom mac and cheese
This creamy mushroom mac and cheese mac and cheese is the perfect autumn dish. And you can make it in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients:
2 cups mushrooms
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tbsp. fresh parsley, chopped
1 onion, chopped
3 tbsp. olive oil
2 cups macaroni or elbow pasta, cooked
Salt and pepper to, taste
3 tbsp. Parmesan cheese or vegan parmesan
Instructions:
Preheat the oven to 300°F. In a large saucepan, heat the olive oil. Add the onion, mushroom, garlic, and cook for 10 minutes. Set aside and add the remaining ingredients. Transfer the mixture into a greased baking dish. Bake for 20 minutes. Done!
5. Zucchini mac and cheese
This zucchini mac and cheese is made with zucchini, cheddar cheese, and gnocchi… what’s there not to love?
Ingredients:
1 zucchini, diced
2 cups gnocchi, whole-wheat or gluten-free
1 garlic clove, minced
2 tbsp. olive oil
1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions:
Preheat oven to 350°F.Cook the gnocchi according to package directions. Rinse with cold water and set aside. In a small saucepan over medium heat, heat the olive oil. Add the zucchini and garlic and cook for 5 minutes. Stir in cheddar cheese until melted. Set aside. Place the mixture in a baking dish, and add the cheese/ zucchini mixture. Bake for 20 minutes. Serve and enjoy.
