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Mac ‘n Cheese with Broccoli

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Vegan Broccoli Mac ‘n Cheese! Easy, creamy, cozy, comfort food with a nutritional boost from the broccoli! (Vegan, gluten-free option)

Vegan macaroni and cheese with broccoli on a plate

Need a little warm comfort food to get you through these chilly days? How about some homemade mac ‘n cheese… veggied up! Sure it’s a bit indulgent but that’s why we toss in lots of the green stuff 😉 You could even add more broccoli. I absolutely love mass amounts of broccoli in this. (Mac & cheese with trees!) Broccoli is so good smothered in delicious cheese sauce.

Broccoli mac 'n cheese on a plate

Plus feel free to season the sauce to your liking. I use a little dry mustard but you can use other seasonings if you wish. (Smoked paprika, seasoned salts, and chili powder are lovely. Or cayenne pepper if you want a kick!) Just be sure to find a good melt-able vegan cheese for this recipe. I enjoy the taste and “meltability” of the Follow Your Heart brand. (And if you’re looking for a healthier cheese sauce, check out this other Easy Vegan Mac ‘n Cheese made with a homemade cashew-based sauce!)

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Vegan broccoli mac and cheese on a plate
Broccoli mac 'n cheese on a plate
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Mac ‘n Cheese with Broccoli

Vegan Broccoli Mac 'n Cheese! Easy, creamy, cozy, comfort food with a nutritional boost from the broccoli!
Author: Kaitlin – The Garden Grazer
Prep Time:20 minutes
Cook Time:15 minutes
Total Time:35 minutes
Category: Main Dish
Cuisine: American, Gluten-Free Option, Vegan
Servings:4

Ingredients

  • 12 oz. pasta (gluten-free if desired)
  • 1 large head broccoli (florets only, about 4-5 cups)
  • 1/2 onion
  • 1-2 cloves garlic
  • 2 1/2 cups plain soymilk (unsweetened)
  • 2 cups vegan cheddar shreds (I like Follow Your Heart)
  • 2-3 Tbsp. vegan butter (I use Miyoko's brand)
  • 3 Tbsp. all-purpose flour (I use Bob's Red Mill GF All-Purpose)
  • 1 tsp. dry mustard
  • 1/2 tsp. salt

Instructions

  • Cook pasta according to package directions, leaving al dente. Drain when finished.
  • Meanwhile, steam broccoli florets for 4-5 minutes.
  • Dice onion and mince garlic.
  • In a large pot over medium heat, melt butter. Then add onion and garlic. Stir and saute about 5-6 minutes.
  • Reduce heat to med-low, add in flour. Whisk continuously for a couple minutes.
  • Add milk and dry mustard. Increase heat to medium and heat for 5 minutes or until it thickens.
  • Add cheese and salt. Whisk to melt and turn off heat.
  • Stir in cooked pasta and broccoli. Salt/pepper to taste and serve immediately.

Notes

For gluten-free: use your favorite GF pasta, and GF flour. (I use Bob’s Red Mill GF All-Purpose Flour.)

Nutrition Per Serving (estimate)

Calories: 623kcal | Carbohydrates: 94g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Potassium: 211mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 614IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 241mg | Iron: 2mg
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Enjoying this Broccoli Mac n Cheese? Feel free to also check out this Spinach Tomato Quesadilla with Pesto, Teriyaki Baked Tofu, or Cucumber Salad!

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  3. Lauren Goslin

    This looks freakin’ amazing! I love the addition of broccoli…makes it more angelic, calorically speaking. 🙂

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  9. Rachel Soule

    This was good! Not like “oMG amazing” but definitely satisfying. I recommend if you’re craving comfort food.

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