For a smoother sauce, consider using a high-speed blender for the sunflower seed mixture. Adjust the amount of red curry paste to your preferred spice level. Start with less and add more as needed. Feel free to add other vegetables like bell peppers, mushrooms, or spinach to the dish. Garnish with extra cilantro, chopped peanuts, or a squeeze of lime for added flavor and visual appeal.
Vegan Thai Mac n Cheese
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PREP TIME15 mins
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COOK TIME25 mins
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TOTAL TIME50 mins
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SERVING6 People
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VIEWS22
Experience the vibrant flavors of Thailand in a comforting, plant-based mac and cheese! This creamy, spicy, and utterly delicious dish combines the richness of coconut milk, the zest of lime, and the warmth of red curry paste for an unforgettable culinary adventure. Get ready to elevate your mac and cheese game!
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Nutrition
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Carbohydrate47 g
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Fiber8 g
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Protein18 g
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Saturated Fat26 g
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Sodium613 mg
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Sugar5 g
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Fat47 g
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Unsaturated Fat0 g
Follow The Directions
01
Step
5 mins
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). (Prep time: 5 minutes)
02
Step
10 mins
Place sunflower seeds in a bowl and pour in enough water to cover; soak for about 10 minutes. (Soak time: 10 minutes)
03
Step
5 mins
Mix 1 1/2 cans coconut milk, 1/4 cup curry paste, 1/4 cup cilantro, juice of 1 lime, and 1/2 teaspoon salt together in a saucepan; cook and stir over medium-low heat until curry sauce is thickened, about 5 minutes. (Cook time: 5 minutes)
04
Step
10 mins
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until cooked through but firm to the bite, 8 minutes. Drain and mix pasta into curry sauce; cook and stir over low heat. (Cook time: 10 minutes)
05
Step
5 mins
Place a steamer insert into a saucepan and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Bring water to a boil. Add broccoli, cover, and steam until tender, about 2 minutes. Season broccoli with salt and curry powder and transfer to a 9x13-inch baking dish. (Cook time: 5 minutes)
06
Step
5 mins
Drain sunflower seeds and place in a blender with remaining coconut cream, remaining curry paste, remaining cilantro, juice of 1 lime, nutritional yeast, and sugar; blend until thick and smooth. (Prep time: 5 minutes)
07
Step
3 mins
Spoon pasta mixture over broccoli. Pour sunflower seed mixture over pasta and stir to coat evenly. (Prep time: 3 minutes)
08
Step
10 mins
Bake in the preheated oven until sauce is bubbling, about 10 minutes. (Bake time: 10 minutes)
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Cornell Schmeler
May 17, 2025I made this for a potluck, and it was a HUGE hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination.
Beth Nader
May 4, 2025My kids are obsessed with this recipe! It's a great way to sneak in some extra vegetables.
Llewellyn Terry
Apr 16, 2025I found the sauce a bit too thick, so I added a splash of vegetable broth to thin it out. It worked perfectly!
Van Schultz
Apr 11, 2025The sunflower seed sauce is surprisingly creamy and delicious. I never would have thought to make mac and cheese this way!