Buffalo Cauliflower Quinoa Mac + Cheese
Basically, it's an alternative to traditional mac that tastes pretty dang delicious. And bonus: it's quick to make!
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 223kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup uncooked quinoa + 2 cups water or 3 - 4 cups cooked
- 2 heaping cups cauliflower florets
- 1 cup chopped carrots
- 1/3 cup + 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
- 1/4 cup vegan buffalo sauce
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 tablespoon hemp hearts
- 1 teaspoon miso paste or gluten-free tamari
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder or 1 garlic clove
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- Cook quinoa in a small sauce pan for 10 - 15 minutes until water is absorbed. (follow this method for cooking quinoa)
- In a separate pot, steam the cauliflower and carrots for 10 - 15 minutes, until tender.
- Transfer the veggies to a blender along with the remaining ingredients. Blend on high until smooth and creamy.
- Pour sauce (you'll probably only need 1/2 - 3/4 of the batch) over the quinoa and stir to combine. Taste and season with a bit more nutritional yeast or buffalo sauce to amp up the flavor.
- Serve immediately or stir in your additions if using.
Notes
You will probably have a little bit of leftover sauce. Keep it and serve it over spiralized zucchini for lunch the next day!
Nutrition
Calories: 223kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 4g | Sodium: 396mg | Potassium: 573mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 5365IU | Vitamin C: 26.5mg | Calcium: 47mg | Iron: 3mg