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Mac and Cheese with Marinated Tempeh and Steamed Broccolini [Vegan]
Like many people on this earth, mac and cheese is a huge comfort food of mine. This is a veganized and healthified version, designed to maintain all that big flavor, creamy texture and filling satisfaction while using whole-food ingredients instead of more processed foods. And of course, when you’ve got... Read More
Ingredients You Need for Mac and Cheese with Marinated Tempeh and Steamed Broccolini [Vegan]
How to Prepare Mac and Cheese with Marinated Tempeh and Steamed Broccolini [Vegan]
- Slice the tempeh if it’s not already sliced. In a shallow dish, glassware container or resealable plastic bag, add the tempeh slices and the BBQ sauce. If possible, let the tempeh marinate covered in the fridge for a good 24 hours or more. Otherwise, leave the tempeh at room temperature to marinate, covered, while you make the rest of the meal.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Evenly arrange the BBQ tempeh on the baking sheet. Bake for 20 minutes, or until the tempeh is looking caramelized and a much darker brown. Raise the oven temperature to 450°F (230°C), or use your oven’s broil feature, and cook for 1 minute.
- Bring a medium pot of water to boil. Add the potatoes and carrots and boil for 6 minutes. Add the onion and garlic and boil for 2 to 4 minutes, or until the potatoes and carrots are tender. Scoop out all the boiled veggies with a slotted spoon—don’t dump the water though!—and add them to your Vitamix along with the remaining ingredients and 1 cup (240 ml) of the boiled veggie water.
- Blend for 60 to 90 seconds, or until you get a creamy cheesy sauce. If it’s too thick, add more of the boiled veggie water in 1/4-cup (60-ml) increments. Adjust according to taste, adding more salt or spices if you like. Use right away or let cool before storing. It will keep in the fridge for 1 week.
- Cook the macaroni according to the directions on the package.
- Cover the bottom of a saucepan with 1 inch (2.5 cm) of water, and bring the water to a boil over high heat. Place a steamer basket inside the pot along with your broccolini. Reduce the heat to medium and steam the broccolini for 3 to 5 minutes, or until it’s vibrant green and becoming tender.
- Scoop the macaroni into bowls. Add the Cheesy Sauce and gently mix it in. Add the BBQ tempeh, and then arrange the steamed broccolini around the edges. Sprinkle on the toasted cashews, if using, and enjoy!
Notes
- *Broccolini is just baby broccoli, so feel free to use regular grown-up broccoli if you can't find broccolini
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