Healthy "Mac-N-Cheese"

Healthy Cauliflower "Mac-N-Cheese"
Dig in to this healthier version of your favorite comfort food!

Cauliflower florets are smothered in a creamy, dairy-free cheese sauce that instantly evokes memories of this childhood classic with a healthy makeover.


Recipe: 

• 1 head of cauliflower, cut into bite-sized florets
• 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
• 1 cup baby carrots
• 1/2 cup raw cashews
• 2 tbs nutritional yeast
• 2 tbs yellow mustard
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp onion powder
• 1 tbs chopped scallions, plus more for garnish
• 1 tsp sea salt

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Begin by bringing 2 cups of water to a low boil in a medium-sized pot. Add cauliflower florets and boil 10 minutes, covered, to tenderize. Drain and set aside.
2. While the cauliflower steams, combine cashews and carrots in a separate small pot with enough water to cover. Bring to a boil and reduce heat to simmer. Cover and simmer for 10-12 minutes or until carrots are soft.
3. Drain carrots and cashews. Place into a blender with almond milk, nutritional yeast, mustard, onion powder, garlic powder, paprika and sea salt. Blend until smooth and creamy.
4. Combine prepared cauliflower and "cheese sauce"
5. ENJOY!! 

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