Vegan Green Chili Mac 'n' Cheese

Name: Keju Mac 'n' Cabai Hijau Vegan
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 porsi
Cuisine: Indonesian
Ingredients: 10 ounces large macaroni shells ((gluten-free for GF eaters // I used pipe rigate)); 1/2 medium white onion ((diced)); 3 -4 cloves garlic ((minced)); 1 cup raw cashews ((soaked for 4-6 hours or overnight, then drained)); 1 1/2 cups vegetable broth (DIY or store-bought); 1 Tbsp cornstarch; 1/2 tsp cumin; 3/4 tsp chili powder; 2 Tbsp nutritional yeast; 1 4 -ounce can diced chills ((scoop half into the sauce, reserve half for the finished mac n cheese)); 1 cup tortilla chips ((optional)); Fresh cilantro ((optional // for topping))

10 ingredient, 30 minute vegan mac n cheese infused with green chili and topped with crispy baked crushed tortilla chips!

⏱️ 30 min 🔪 Prep: 10 min 🔥 Cook: 20 min 📊 Medium 👁️ 2 views

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Ingredients

4 servings

10 ounces large macaroni shells ((gluten-free for GF eaters // I used pipe rigate))
1/2 medium white onion ((diced))
3 -4 cloves garlic ((minced))
1 cup raw cashews ((soaked for 4-6 hours or overnight, then drained))
1 1/2 cups vegetable broth (DIY or store-bought)
1 Tbsp cornstarch
1/2 tsp cumin
3/4 tsp chili powder
2 Tbsp nutritional yeast
1 4 -ounce can diced chills ((scoop half into the sauce, reserve half for the finished mac n cheese))
1 cup tortilla chips ((optional))
Fresh cilantro ((optional // for topping))

Steps

If topping with tortilla chips, crush chips into fine crumbs and add to a baking pan lined with parchment paper or foil. Spritz with olive or avocado oil, sprinkle with salt and stir. Then bake in a 350-degree F (176 C) oven for 10 minutes or until golden brown.
Boil macaroni according to package instructions.
In a medium skillet over medium-low heat, sauté onion and garlic in a bit of olive oil. Season with salt and pepper, stir and cook until soft and fragrant – about 7 minutes. Set aside.
Add onions and garlic to a blender with remaining ingredients, omitting the tortilla chips and adding only half of the green chilies. Blend until smooth, using the “liquify” setting if you have it to get it really smooth. Otherwise just blend for up to a minute, scraping down sides as necessary, until smooth and creamy.
Drain the noodles, set aside, and cover (with a towel). To the same pot you boiled the noodles in, add the cashew cheese and cook on low stirring frequently until slightly thickened.
Add the macaroni noodles to the cheese, along with the remaining green chilies and stir. Serve immediately, topping with crushed toasted tortilla chips and cilantro (optional).

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

Macronutrients

Calories51626% DV

*DV = Daily Value based on a 2,000 calorie diet

💰 Cost Estimate

Total Ingredients Rp 15.895

Per Serving Rp 3.974/serving

🏠 Save ~Rp 31.790 compared to buying!

📋 Price Breakdown (33% ingredients detected)

Ingredient	Amount	Unit Price	Subtotal
large macaroni shells	10 ounces	-	-
white onion	0.5 medium	-	-
-4 cloves garlic	3	-	-
raw cashews	1 cup	Rp 60.000/kg	Rp 14.220
vegetable broth	0.5 cups	-	-
cornstarch	1 tbsp	-	-
cumin	0.5 tsp	Rp 70.000/kg	Rp 175
chili powder	0.75 tsp	Rp 8.000/100g	Rp 300
nutritional yeast	2 tbsp	-	-
-ounce can diced chills	1	Rp 12.000/kg	Rp 1.200
tortilla chips	1 cup	-	-
Fresh cilantro	-	-	-