Tasty Tuesday-"Cheezy" Macaroni

“Cheezy” Macaroni Yield: 8 ½-cup servings

Ingredients:

• 6 cups water

• 2 teaspoons salt

• 3 cups dry wheat-free macaroni

• 1 can coconut milk

• 3 Tablespoons nutritional yeast

• 1-2 teaspoons salt

• 1 teaspoon onion powder

• ⅓ cup raw cashews

• 2 Tablespoons tapioca flour

• ⅓ cup canned roasted peppers

• 2 Tablespoons fresh lemon juice

• 1¼ cups water

Directions:

1. Bring water and salt to a boil.

2. Add macaroni and stir.

3. Reduce heat and simmer for 8 minutes.

4. While pasta is cooking, combine remaining ingredients, except water, in blender and blend until smooth.

5. Add water and continue blending for about 2 minutes or until very smooth.

6. Drain and rinse macaroni and return to kettle.

7. Pour blender mixture into hot, drained macaroni and cook together until cheese thickens, gently stirring constantly.

8. Once thickened, remove from heat and cover.

9. Allow to sit for 10 minutes before serving.

10. Bon Appétit!

Nutritional Facts per 1/2 cup:

Calories 203

Fat 5 g

Cholesterol 0 mg

Sodium 319 mg

Carbohydrates 34 g

Fiber 4 g

Protein 7 g

Vitamin D 0 mcg

Calcium 21 mg

Iron 2 mg

Potassium 130 mg

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