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High Protein Bbq Mac

High Protein BBQ Mac: 5 Reasons to Love This Comfort Dish

  • Author: basmer
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegan

Description

High Protein BBQ Mac and Cheese is easy to make, delicious, fiber-packed and perfect for meal prepping.

Ingredients

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  • 11 oz Silken Tofu (Extra Firm)
  • 1/2 cup Cashews, unsalted, raw
  • 1 1/2 cup Soy Milk
  • 1 1/2 cup Nutritional Yeast
  • 1 Onion (diced)
  • 1 bulb Garlic (minced)
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1 tsp Onion Powder
  • 1 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1/4 tsp Turmeric
  • 3/4 tsp Umami Powder
  • 1 tsp Lactic Acid
  • 16 oz Elbow Macaroni
  • 1 1/2 cup Vegan Shredded Cheddar
  • 4 oz Say Grace Bits
  • 3/4 cup BBQ Sauce

Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil and cook pasta per package instructions.
  2. Boil the Say Grace Bits in water to re-hydrate them for about 10 minutes.
  3. Soften the raw cashews by soaking them overnight or tossing them in boiling water for about 10 minutes.
  4. Peel and dice the onion.
  5. Peel and mince the garlic.
  6. Pre-heat the oven to 350 F (177 C).
  7. In a non-stick pan on medium-low heat, sauté the diced onion for ~5 minutes until translucent.
  8. Add minced garlic and continue cooking for another 3 minutes.
  9. In a blender, combine all mac and cheese sauce ingredients to make the sauce.
  10. Drain the cooked pasta and mix in the sauce well.
  11. Add saucy pasta to a casserole dish, sprayed with oil to avoid sticking.
  12. Sprinkle shredded cheese on top, cover with lid or aluminum foil.
  13. Toss in the oven for 20 – 25 minutes until cheese has melted.
  14. Remove re-hydrated Say Grace from heat, drain, and run cold water over it until cool. Squeeze out excess water.
  15. In a medium-heat pan, cook the Say Grace bits for about 15 minutes until browned, then add BBQ sauce and cook for another 5 minutes.
  16. Remove mac and cheese from the oven once cheese has melted.
  17. Top with BBQ Say Grace bits and enjoy!

Notes

  • This recipe is great for meal prep.
  • Feel free to adjust seasoning to taste.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Baking and Cooking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 397
  • Sugar: 4 g
  • Sodium: 800 mg
  • Fat: 9 g
  • Saturated Fat: 1 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 50.6 g
  • Fiber: 6 g
  • Protein: 23.8 g
  • Cholesterol: 0 mg

Keywords: High Protein BBQ Mac, Vegan Mac and Cheese, Healthy Macaroni

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