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Creamy Avocado Mac and Cheese (Vegan) Recipe

Creamy Avocado Mac and Cheese (Vegan) Recipe
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Creamy Avocado Mac and Cheese is a delicious and healthy vegan twist on the classic comfort dish. Made with ripe avocados, fresh herbs, and a smooth dairy-free cheese sauce, this recipe is packed with flavor and nutrients. It’s perfect for anyone seeking a gluten-free, dairy-free, and plant-based alternative to traditional mac and cheese without sacrificing creaminess or taste.

Ingredients

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Avocado Sauce

  • 1 large ripe avocado (or 2 small ripe avocados)
  • Juice of 1 lemon (or 3 tbsp lemon juice)
  • 1 cup basil leaves (loosely packed)
  • 1/4 cup cilantro
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp smoked paprika
  • 4–6 tbsp nutritional yeast
  • 1/2 cup almond or other non-dairy milk (to thin)
  • 1 tsp spirulina (optional for color)

Pasta

  • 10–12 oz macaroni or elbow pasta (gluten-free optional)

Sauce Base

  • 4 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 3 1/2 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 tbsp flour (or arrowroot flour for gluten-free)
  • 1 1/4 cup almond or other non-dairy milk

Instructions

  1. Prepare avocado sauce: Add all avocado sauce ingredients including avocado, lemon juice, basil, cilantro, garlic powder, salt, smoked paprika, nutritional yeast, almond milk, and optional spirulina to a high-speed blender. Blend until very smooth, pulsing as needed if your blender is less powerful. Set aside.
  2. Cook pasta: Prepare the macaroni or elbow pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain well and rinse under cold water to stop cooking. Return the pasta to the pot.
  3. Make sauce base: In a medium pan over medium heat, sauté minced garlic in olive oil for about 2 minutes until fragrant. Whisk in the flour and cook to remove raw flour taste, stirring constantly to avoid lumps. Gradually add almond milk in small increments, whisking continuously. Continue whisking over medium-high heat until the sauce thickens, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat.
  4. Combine sauces: Pour the creamy avocado mixture into the thickened sauce base and whisk until fully combined into a smooth, creamy sauce. Taste and adjust seasoning by adding more salt or nutritional yeast as desired.
  5. Toss and serve: Pour the combined cheese sauce over the cooked pasta in the pot and stir thoroughly to coat every piece. Serve immediately, garnished with slices of avocado, broiled tomatoes, and your favorite vegan parmesan cheese.

Notes

  • Use ripe avocados for a smooth and creamy sauce.
  • You may substitute almond milk with any other plant-based milk of your choice.
  • For gluten-free, use gluten-free pasta and arrowroot flour instead of all-purpose flour.
  • If you don’t have spirulina, you can skip it—the sauce will still be delicious.
  • Serve immediately for best texture and flavor, as the avocado sauce may brown if left too long.
  • Adjust nutritional yeast for cheesiness to your preference.
  • Broiled tomatoes and vegan parmesan add a wonderful finishing touch but can be omitted if not available.

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Keywords: vegan mac and cheese, avocado mac and cheese, dairy-free mac and cheese, gluten-free mac and cheese, creamy vegan pasta, plant-based comfort food

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