
Get ready to spice up your dinner routine with a delicious twist on a classic comfort food: Mexican Mac and Cheese! This vibrant dish combines the creamy goodness of mac and cheese with zesty Mexican flavours, creating a mouthwatering experience that’s sure to please everyone at the table.
Packed with black beans, smoky spices, and a rich vegan cheese sauce, this recipe is not only satisfying but also nourishing. Perfect for family dinners or meal prep, let’s dive into the flavours of Mexico with this easy-to-follow recipe!
Ingredients
1x packet Lifestyle Food Gluten Free Corn Macaroni Pasta
1 1/2 cup cooked black beans
1/3 cup chopped red onion
1 x can tomato onion mix
1/4 cup tomato paste
1 tbsp Lifestyle Food Honey
Splash of lime
Olive oil to fry
1 tsp Lifestyle Food Paprika
1 tsp ground cumin
1-2 crushed garlic cloves
Salt and pepper
1x packet Lifestyle Food Gluten Free Corn Macaroni Pasta
1 1/2 cup cooked black beans
1/3 cup chopped red onion
1 x can tomato onion mix
1/4 cup tomato paste
1 tbsp Lifestyle Food Honey
Splash of lime
Olive oil to fry
1 tsp Lifestyle Food Paprika
1 tsp ground cumin
1-2 crushed garlic cloves
Salt and pepper
Dairy Free Cheese Sauce
1 cup soaked Lifestyle Food Cashews
1 cup vegan creamed cheese or regular cottage cheese
2 cups Lifestyle Food Oat Milk
1/3 cup cornstarch
1/3 cup Lifestyle Food Nutritional Yeast
Salt and pepper to taste
Cheese to top
Sliced jalapeños to top
Fresh cilantro to serve
1 cup soaked Lifestyle Food Cashews
1 cup vegan creamed cheese or regular cottage cheese
2 cups Lifestyle Food Oat Milk
1/3 cup cornstarch
1/3 cup Lifestyle Food Nutritional Yeast
Salt and pepper to taste
Cheese to top
Sliced jalapeños to top
Fresh cilantro to serve
How to make it:
- Cook the pasta according to the packet instructions. In a pan, heat olive oil and sauté the onion, paprika, cumin, and garlic until fragrant.
- Add the beans, tomato onion mix, tomato paste, honey, lime, and seasoning. Let it simmer for 10-15 minutes.
- Drain the cooked pasta, mix it with the bean sauce, and transfer to a baking dish.
- Blend the cheese sauce ingredients and pour over the mac and cheese. Top with cheese and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden.
- Serve hot, garnished with sliced jalapeños and fresh cilantro. Enjoy this delightful fusion of flavours!
Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 25-30 minutes
Serves: 6