Raw macaroni and cheese recipe
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Prep Time
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Total Time
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Shelf Life
4 days in fridge -
Yield
5 servings
Ingredients
- 2 cups cashews
- 3/4 cup water
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/3 cup nutritional yeast
- 2 tablespoons water if needed to facilitate blending (optional)
Recipe Directions
- 1. Throw all ingredients in a high-speed blender.
- 2. Blend. This recipe can be a bit of a @#$#$% when blending, so if you're having trouble getting the mixture to mix properly, turn your high-speed blender off and insert a spatula down one side to let a pocket of air down near the blades. Then remove the spatula, put the lid back on and continue blending--going from slow all the way up to fast again. You can also add a bit more water (mentioned above) but I try not to add any more water than three additional tablespoons because I like to keep the texture nice and thick.
- 3. Serve with noodles . For noodles, you all know that I am obsessed with kelp noodles, so that's what I use for my raw macaroni and cheese extravaganzas. But if you're cheap and/or disorganized and don't have raw kelp noodles, you can make zucchini noodles using a carrot peeler or a spiralizer.
- 4. Garnish with lots of pepper! Normally, I don't really like pepper, but this recipe just totally gets better when you sprinkle a lot of pepper on it. Don't ask me why. It just does. Oh! And you could also even serve with raw ketchup :)
- Enjoy this raw macaroni and cheese recipe! I don't have children, but something tells me they would just love this raw recipe as a treat on a cold, wintry day.
The Rawtarian's Thoughts
By The RawtarianRaw macaroni and cheese... This recipe was born out of me saying to myself, "I need some raw macaroni and cheese right now or I am going to scream!" So I busted out my Vitamix and a sac of cashews and got to work creating this simple but ooeeey, gooey cheesey recipe.
Beware: this raw macaroni and cheese sauce is very potent! Start with a tiny bit of sauce and mix it into your noodles and then add more as your tastebuds dictate. If you add too much this raw mac and cheese recipe can be overpowering and way too saucy. So start slow with the sauce!
OK, and due to my noodles it's not really a raw macaroni and cheese recipe, it's more like spaghetti and cheese, but the taste is what's important, right??!
Nutrition Facts
- This recipe is very low in Carbohydrates.
- This recipe is low in Calories.
- This recipe provides you with 100% of your daily Riboflavin, and Vitamin B6.
- This recipe is a good source of Protein, and Iron.
- This recipe is a noteworthy source of Vitamin K.
Amounts per 67 g (2 oz) suggested serving
Name | Amount | % Daily |
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Calories | 308 | 13 % |
Protein | 11 g | 21 % |
Fat | 24 g | 30 % |
Carbohydrates | 18 g | 5 % |
Dietary Fiber | 2.6 g | 8 % |
Sugars | 3 g | |
Calcium | 21 mg | 2 % |
Iron | 4 mg | 29 % |
Sodium | 473 mg | 21 % |
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Comments and Reviews
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The Rawtarian
Mar 31, 2016
Agreed! Sometimes zucchini noodles can get runny, especially if you let them sit in the sauce for some time.
The Rawtarian
Feb 04, 2016
Hi Anngela! I don't find the cheese too runny myself (it's more like a cheese sauce), but it will thicken a bit once refrigerated.
If next time you want to alter the measurements, you could reduce the water by a small amount - however, again, it will thicken somewhat once refrigerated, so I don't suggest other readers alter the water amount in any way :)
Sue
Dec 13, 2015
Absolutely Yummy! I was really surprised by how good this is and reminiscent of real cheese (and it's been a long time) so, boy, was it good! Having again tomorrow.
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The Rawtarian
Dec 13, 2015
So glad it was a success for you Sue!
leanne
Aug 26, 2015
leanne's Review
Raw macaroni and cheese recipe
this is the first raw vegan recipe I have tried - and honestly as I was making it I was a bit sceptical, but wow! it is really really delicious, tastes lovely and rich and creamy I used courgette noodles, and added some tomato, red onion and parsley and a dash of pepper probably one of the nicest lunches I have had in a long time also really quick in the blender and minimal clean up, can't wait to try some more of your recipes :)
The Rawtarian
Aug 27, 2015
That is wonderful, Leanne! Your version sounds verrry good, yum!
Barbara
Jan 11, 2015
I love this recipe especially with lots of pepper. I'll add spinach to the kelp noodles next time. I'm new to this app. Please tell me how to mark recipes I love as well as how to increase the font size.
Thanks!!
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The Rawtarian
Jan 12, 2015
Hi Barbara,
You can easily mark recipes that you like:
1. When browsing the recipe itself, on the right side (mid-screen) - there is a grey star. Click it (it will turn yellow) - it's now marked as a favorite.
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Brooke
Dec 29, 2014
My family and I love this recipe a lot! We serve it with shredded baby spinach, fresh tomato and sliced rings of baby capsicum. Your recipes never fail us Rawtarian! Thank you :)
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The Rawtarian
Jan 02, 2015
Mmm, sounds yummy, Brooke! :)
Cherrie white
Dec 05, 2014
I used two bags of kelp to one cashew sauce mix. I'm glad to read about the shredded carrots in the place of noodles, I might just give that a try.
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The Rawtarian
Dec 10, 2014
Hi Cherrie, let me know what you think of the shredded carrot sub! :)
Amanda
Dec 03, 2014
Amanda's Review
Raw macaroni and cheese recipe
This sauce all over shredded carrots is my new obsession! Raw mac and cheese goodness!
The Rawtarian
Dec 03, 2014
Amanda, I love it! :)
Laura
Nov 16, 2014
I have made this many times over the past few years and I absolutely love it!
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The Rawtarian
Nov 20, 2014
Thanks, Laura! It's good to have a go-to mac and cheese! :)
Amanda
Oct 26, 2014
Amanda's Review
Raw macaroni and cheese recipe
I love this cashew cheese recipe!! Sooo delicious. I'm really glad that I didn't have to soak the cashews; everyone else says to do do, but I couldn't taste the difference. Except, however, how good your is.
Basically, a delicious recipes that is easy and quick to make!!
The Rawtarian
Oct 30, 2014
Thanks for sharing that, Amanda! Great pic, btw! :)
Sarah
Oct 15, 2014
Sarah's Review
Raw macaroni and cheese recipe
Yummy! I've just started working with nutritional yeast and wow I have been missing out. This is a go to for me now when I'm feeling super lazy or in need of some comfort food. I really like adding an avocado to this sometimes too.
The Rawtarian
Oct 18, 2014
Hi Sarah, I think a lot of people are pleasantly surprised when they taste nutritional yeast for the first time!
Sarah B&B
Oct 05, 2014
Very nice. I like my food less salty so only added half tsp. it was still lovely, and VERY filling. I had mine with courgette (zucchini) noodles.
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The Rawtarian
Oct 05, 2014
Hi Sarah! Gotta have mac and cheese, yum! :)
Kiley
Sep 15, 2014
What would I be able to use instead of cashews? I'm deathly allergic
The Rawtarian
Sep 23, 2014
Hi Kiley! You can use macadamia nuts instead if you can eat those?
JENNIFER MATHEWS
Aug 19, 2014
Hi there, I love the sound of this recipe, I don't have the Spirelli because frankly I am not sure which one to buy. But can I use Buckwheat(Sobe) noodles for this recipe? I know that does not make it a completely Raw dish but I do know that it is a great alternative to pasta.
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