High Protein Mac and Cheese
Mac and cheese is not just for kids—we all love it! But what if this tasty meal could pack a healthy punch, too? You’ll find that with this high-protein mac and cheese. The sauce in this recipe is prepared using cashews and red lentils.
This pasta provides a healthy dose of carbs, fiber, and protein. Even better, it can be prepared quickly with little effort. Cook up this dish if you’re ready to enjoy a healthy twist on the classic mac and cheese without sacrificing any of the flavor.
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WHY YOU’LL LOVE THIS HIGH PROTEIN MAC & CHEESE
High in protein – This mac & cheese has over 30 g of protein per serving. The sauce is full of flavor and is the key to the protein.
Easy meal prep- This recipe is great for meal prep and makes for an excellent protein-heavy option. Store the sauce and noodles separately and combine when you’re ready to enjoy.
Flavorful – Suppose you’ve been cooking vegan dishes for a while. You likely know how tricky it is to nail the perfect mac & cheese. This mac is enjoyed by all, both plant-based and not. If you’re looking for a new go-to mac & cheese, this is the one for you.
Quick and simple – This recipe is a pretty quick one to throw together. Cooking the noodles and preparing the sauce can be done in less than 20 minutes.
HOW TO MAKE HIGH PROTEIN MAC & CHEESE
BRING YOUR VEGGIE BROTH TO A SIMMER
Grab a pot and bring the veggie broth to a simmer.
PREPARE YOUR VEGETABLES
Finely dice your carrots and add them to the broth along with the red lentils. Simmer for 10 minutes or until the broth is absorbed.
BLEND INGREDIENTS
Add your cooked lentil and carrot mix to a large blender with the rest of your ingredients and blend well to combine. Adjust to taste with salt and pepper.
COMBINE SAUCE AND NOODLES
Pour over your cooked noodles and add some reserved pasta water. Top with fresh parsley and enjoy!
RECIPE TIPS FOR HIGH PROTEIN MAC & CHEESE
Make it gluten-free: To make this change, simply use gluten-free pasta.
Try it soy-free: To make this recipe soy-free, swap the soy milk for a different plant-based milk.
Make it nut-free: Swap the cashews for coconut cream or sunflower seeds.
To meal prep: To prepare this recipe as a meal prep, store the sauce and noodles separately and combine when you’re ready to enjoy!
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High Protein Mac & Cheese
Ingredients
- 1 cup dry red lentils
- 1 carrot
- 3 cups veggie broth
- 3/4 cup nutritional yeast
- 1/2 cup raw cashews
- 1.5 cups soy milk
- 1 tbsp white miso
- 2 tsp onion powder
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp turmeric
- 500 g macaroni noodles
- juice of one lemon
- salt and pepper to taste
- fresh parsley for topping
Instructions
- Bring your veggie broth to a simmer.
- Finely dice your carrots and add them to the broth and red lentils. Simmer for 10 minutes or until the broth is absorbed.
- Add your cooked lentil and carrot mix to a large blender with the ingredients and blend well to combine. Adjust to taste with salt and pepper.
- Pour over your cooked noodles and add some reserved pasta water. Top with fresh parsley and enjoy!