Warm up your winter with this creamy, dreamy vegan mac and cheese recipe. It’s comfort food with a twist—dairy-free, hearty and packed with vibrant broccoli for a pop of green goodness. Perfect for a cozy night in, this quick recipe will have you savoring every cheesy, plant-based bite. Bonus: You can customize the broccoli your way—boiled for ease or roasted for extra flavor. And choose a great gluten-free elbow pasta to make it even better for you and your family!
Vegan Mac and Cheese With Broccoli
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 182 kcal
Ingredients
- 2 cups pasta uncooked, gluten-free or regular
- 1-1/2 cups shredded vegan cheese
- 1/4 cup plant-based milk
- 1-1/2 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 1/4 tsp. paprika
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 1/8 tsp. black pepper
Instructions
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Cook pasta according to package instructions.
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While pasta is cooking, add fresh broccoli to last 5 minutes of cooking.
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Drain pasta and broccoli, add back to cooking pot and stir in cheese and milk. Add spices. Stir until combined.
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Serve warm.
Recipe Notes
If preferred, broccoli can be roasted before adding to drained cooked pasta. Roast on sheet pan in oven at 400 degrees F for 20 minutes.
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Nutrition Facts
Vegan Mac and Cheese With Broccoli
Amount Per Serving
Calories 182
Calories from Fat 90
% Daily Value*
Fat 10g15%
Saturated Fat 3g15%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.4g
Monounsaturated Fat 0.1g
Sodium 1137mg47%
Potassium 499mg14%
Carbohydrates 20g7%
Fiber 4g16%
Sugar 5g6%
Protein 4g8%
Vitamin A 927IU19%
Vitamin C 39mg47%
Calcium 83mg8%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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