Sweet Potato Mac N Cheese With Garlicky Breadcrumbs

Enjoy a comforting and creamy Vegan Sweet Potato Mac 'n' Cheese topped with crispy garlicky breadcrumbs. This plant-based twist on a classic is made with PACK'D organic sweet potato cubes and a luscious cashew-based cheese sauce, perfectly seasoned with nutritional yeast, Dijon mustard, and smoked paprika.

The garlicky breadcrumbs add a delightful crunch, elevating this dish to a whole new level. Ready in just 35 minutes, this recipe is perfect for a family dinner or meal prep. Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 2 days or freeze for up to 3 months.

Serves 4

• Prep 10 mins
• Cook 25 mins
• Total 35 mins
• Storage Tupperware in the fridge for 2 days or freezer for 3 months

Ingredients

• 350g macaroni pasta
• 160g PACK'D organic sweet potato cubes (1.5 cups)
• 85g cashews (1/2 cup)
• 375 ml veggie stock (1 1/4 cups)
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 small onion, diced
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/2 tps salt
• 1/4 tsp pepper
• 1/4 cup nutritional yeast
• 1/2 tsp dijon mustard
• 1/3 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/2 tsp tamari soy sauce
• 1.5 cups / 165 g frozen spinach
• 1 tbsp Vegan butter or olive oil

Garlicky Breadcrumbs

• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/2 cup panko
• 1 tbsp finely chopped thyme or sage
• 1/3 tsp salt
• 1/3 tsp pepper

Method

Soak the cashews in boiling water for 30 minutes.

Cook the pasta as per packet instructions in a pan of salted boiling water.

Boil the frozen sweet potatoes in a pan of boiling water for 10 - 15 minutes until soft. Drain and allow to cool slightly.

Heat 1 tbsp of olive oil in a large non-stick pan. Add the onion and sauté for 3 - 4 minutes until soft. Add the garlic for 1 minute until fragrant.

Add the onion mix, drained cashews, sweet potatoes, veggie stock, salt, pepper, nutritional yeast, dijon, paprika and soy to a high speed blender and blitz until smooth.

Toss the sauce through the pasta with frozen spinach and warm through in a pan. Option to add a little water to desired consistency.

Garlicky Breadcrumbs

Add the olive oil to a clean non-stick pan. Add the garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant. Add the panko, herbs, salt and pepper. Cook until golden brown, about 2 - 4 minutes on a low / medium heat.

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