Name: Vegan Bahamian Macaroni & Cheese Recipe by Tasty
Yield: 9 servings
Ingredients: 8 oz. whole grain penne or elbow pasta; 12 oz. silken tofu, pureed; ½ medium onion, chopped; ½ medium bell pepper, chopped; ½ jalapeño, chopped; ½ cup unsweetened coconut milk; 5 tbsp vegan butter; 14 oz. vegan shredded cheddar cheese; 3 tbsp paprika or to taste, divided; 2 tbsp turmeric or to taste; 1 tbsp thyme powder and/or ground thyme.; Garlic powder, to taste.; Salt and pepper, to taste.; Few drops of hot sauce.; Nonstick cooking spray.

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Ingredients

for 9 servings

8 oz
whole grain penne pasta, or elbow pasta (225 g)
12 oz
silken tofu, pureed (350 g)
½ medium onion, chopped
½ medium bell pepper, chopped
½ jalapeño, chopped
½ cup
unsweetened coconut milk (120 mL)
5 tablespoons
vegan butter
14 oz
vegan shredded cheddar cheese (415 g)
3 tablespoons
paprika, or to taste, diided
2 tablespoons
turmeric, or to taste
1 tablespoon
thyme powder, and/or ground thyme.
garlic powder, to taste
salt and pepper, to taste
hot sauce, a few drops
nonstick cooking spray

Nutrition Info

Calories 355
Fat 22g
Carbs 32g
Fiber 2g
Sugar 2g
Protein 8g

Estimated values based on one serving size.

Preparation

Preheat the oven to 375° F.
Boil pasta according to box instructions. After cooking, drain, then let cool for about 5 minutes in a medium-sized bowl while you chop and sauté the vegetables.
Purée tofu until smooth.

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Next, pour melted butter over a bowl of noodles then stir.
Add the chopped vegetables; stir. Then, add the coconut milk and pureed tofu to the mixture and stir followed by your choice of seasonings as listed above.
Add 7 oz of shredded cheese and mix well.

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Spray a 8x8 baking pan with nonstick cooking spray and spread macaroni mixture in evenly.
Top generously with the remainder of shredded cheese until pasta mix is covered. Sprinkle paprika on top to add a little more color.
Place the filled pan in the oven and bake for 35 minutes or until golden.
Let cool, then cut into 9 squares.
It is delicious hot or room-temperature.
Enjoy!