Vegan Southwest Mac and Cheese
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We all need a little boost sometimes. In this recipe, I'm boosting the nutrition and flavor of boxed mac and cheese with Southwest-inspired flavors
Author: The Edgy Veg
Recipe type: Lunch
Cuisine: Vegan
Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 box vegan-friendly macaroni & cheese
- ¼ cupfrozen corn
- ½- 1 package fajita mix
- 1 can black beans, drained & rinsed
- 1 red pepper, diced
- 1 green onion, finely sliced on a bias
- 3 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
- Vegan Butter as written on box instructions
- Plant-Based Milk as written on box instructions
Instructions
- Bring a medium pot of generously salted water to a boil.
- Add the macaroni and cook 2 minutes less than the package instructions.
- When 1 minute is left on your timer add in the frozen corn.
- Remove ½ cup of cooking liquid & drain the pasta.
- In the same pot, add the plant milk and butter amounts as directed on the box, along with the cheese packet and fajita mix. Whisk to create a sauce.
- Stir in black beans and red pepper, pasta, and corn, until everything is combined. Bring back up to a boil, add in the reserved pasta cooking water as needed to get a creamy dish, and immediately remove from the heat.
- Serve with green onion and chopped cilantro.
Nutrition Information
Serving size: 1 serving Calories: 260 Fat: 9g Carbohydrates: 31g Sugar: 4.5g Fiber: 4.4g Protein: 10.6g
Recipe by The Edgy Veg at https://www.theedgyveg.com/2022/03/24/the-best-vegan-mac-and-cheese-recipe-southwest-inspired/