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

Need a little warm comfort food to get you through these chilly days? How about some homemade mac ‘n cheeseβ¦ veggied up! Sure it’s a bit indulgent but that’s why we toss in lots of the green stuff π 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.

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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Mac ‘n Cheese with Broccoli
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
Nutrition Per Serving (estimate)
Enjoying this Broccoli Mac n Cheese? Feel free to also check out this Spinach Tomato Quesadilla with Pesto, Teriyaki Baked Tofu, or Cucumber Salad!
Oh WOW! That looks delicious! Mac & Cheese is always a fav in my book!
so so so good!!
This looks freakin’ amazing! I love the addition of broccoli…makes it more angelic, calorically speaking. π
Thank you!
yummy
I made this, it was delicious! Leftovers were great too.
Hey Chris! That’s great to hear! Thanks for coming back to let me know π
This was SO delicious. Used peas- came out perfecto! So cheesy and saucy. Thanks for the recipe!
Hi Danny! Awesome! I love your substitution of peas. Glad you enjoyed π
How many does this serve? π
Hi! I’d estimate about 4 servings. Hope you enjoy!
This recipe was a hit with our family. Thank you for sharing!
Hi Teresa! Thank you for giving it a try – so glad you enjoyed! π
This was good! Not like “oMG amazing” but definitely satisfying. I recommend if you’re craving comfort food.