ZENB Vegan Tahini Mac and Cheese
SERVES 4
PREP TIME 5 minutes
COOK TIME 14 minutes
TOTAL TIME 19 minutes
NUTRITIONAL FACTS
Serving Size: 340g
Servings: 4
Calories: 500
| Amount per Serving* | % Daily Value | |
| Total Fat | 18g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 2.5g | 13% |
| Sodium | 500mg | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 65g | 24% |
| Dietary Fiber | 14g | 50% |
| Total Sugar | 4g | |
| Protein | 24g | |
| Vitamin A | 60% | |
| Vitamin C | 4% | |
| Calcium | 120mg | 10% |
| Iron | 6mg | 35% |
| Potassium | 919mg | 20% |
Looking for a gluten-free and vegan way to make Mac and Cheese? This ZENB Elbows Pasta recipe uses tahini to deliver a delicious twist on this classic dish. This mac and cheese is high in fiber, vitamin A, and iron, while providing a good source of protein. Enjoy!
INGREDIENTS
- 1 box (12 ounces) ZENB Elbows Pasta made from 100% Yellow Peas, uncooked
- 2 medium carrots, unpeeled, scrubbed, tops removed
- 1/2 cup tahini paste
- 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper, plus additional for serving
INSTRUCTIONS
1.Cook ZENB Pasta as directed on package. Reserve 1 cup pasta cooking water; drain. Return pasta to pot.
2.Chop carrots into ½-inch pieces. Place in microwave-safe bowl with ¼ cup water; cover. Microwave 3-4 minutes or until tender. Cool.
3.Add pasta water, carrots and remaining ingredients to blender jar. Blend 30-45 seconds on high speed until smooth. Transfer carrot mixture to pot. Mix 2-3 minutes on medium-low heat until heated through. Serve immediately garnished with black pepper.
Tasty Tips
Sprinkle with toasted sunflower seeds before serving for extra crunch.
For 2 servings, this recipe can easily be cut in half.
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