labor day mac n cheese

Hooray for long weekends! If you're attending a BBQ or potluck this weekend you may want to share this yum-looking mac 'n "cheese" by Chef Chloe. I haven't tried this recipe yet but it looks like a nice dish to share with flirts or anyone who has never had the pleasure of vegan comfort food!

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Vegan Mac 'N Cheese
By Chef Chloe

Ingredients

1 lb. elbow macaroni or piccolini
3 cups broccoli florets
¼ cup vegan margarine
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
3 cups soy almond or rice milk
½ cup nutritional yeast
2 Tbsp tomato paste
2 tsp salt
1 tsp garlic powder
1 Tbsp lemon juice
1 Tbsp agave syrup

Instructions

Bring a large pot of heavily salted water to a boil
Add macaroni and cook according to package directions
Add broccoli for the last five minutes of boiling and let cook until broccoli is fork tender
Drain and return to pot
In a medium saucepan make a roux or paste by whisking the margarine and flour over medium heat for 3 to 5 minutes
Add nondairy milk yeast tomato paste salt and garlic powder to the saucepan and bring to a boil whisking frequently
Reduce heat to low and let simmer until the sauce thickens
Adjust seasoning to taste and stir in lemon juice and agave
Toss the noodles and broccoli with the sauce and serve immediately

Thank you Chef Chloe! If anyone tries this recipe let me know how it goes! What do you plan to cook for Labor Day weekend?