Baked Broccoli Mac and Cheese Recipe
This baked broccoli mac and cheese delivers golden comfort, sneaky greens, and zero patience for boring healthy compromises.
Creamy sauce meets crispy edges for women who want indulgence with a responsible side hustle.
Basically, it’s mac and cheese pretending to be virtuous and absolutely nailing it.
Baked Broccoli Mac and Cheese Recipe
A cozy vegan baked mac and cheese combining tender broccoli and a creamy dairy-free sauce for comforting, balanced flavor.
Ingredients
Method
- Cook pasta in salted water until al dente, adding broccoli during the final two minutes.
- Drain pasta and broccoli, then set aside.
- Blend tofu, plant milk, cashews, nutritional yeast, lemon juice, oil, and spices until smooth.
- Pour sauce into a saucepan and warm gently for three minutes.
- Combine pasta, broccoli, and sauce evenly.
- Transfer mixture to a greased baking dish.
- Sprinkle breadcrumbs evenly on top.
- Bake at 190°C for 25 minutes until golden and bubbly.
- Rest five minutes before serving.
Notes
Nutritional Values (Per Serving)
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Total Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.7 g
- Carbohydrates: 52 g
- Fiber: 8 g
- Protein: 22 g
Vitamins & Minerals (Per Serving, % DV)
- Vitamin C: 85%
- Calcium: 30%
- Iron: 22%
- Vitamin K: 70%
- Phosphorus: 26%
Additional Notes / Tips
- Add chili flakes for rebellious energy.
- Use whole wheat pasta for extra fiber confidence.
- Tastes even better the next day, like good decisions settling in.
