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vegan mac and cheese in a white bowl with a wooden spoon
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5 from 1 vote

Easy Vegan GF Mac and Cheese without Nutritional Yeast

Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Main Course
Keyword: easy, quick, simple

Equipment

  • sauce pan

Ingredients

  • 1 box gluten-free pasta

Option 1: Stovetop (full box of pasta)

  • 1 cup follow your heart parmesan cheese (feel free to add an extra tablespoon or two if you like it extra cheesy)
  • 1 heaping tablespoon vegan butter
  • 1 tablespoon garlic granules or powder
  • ¼-½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 2-3 tablespoons hemp seeds

Option 2: Microwave (1 bowl)

  • 2 tablespoons follow your heart parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon vegan butter
  • sprinkle garlic granules or powder
  • sprinkle black pepper
  • 1-2 teaspoon hemp seeds

Instructions

  • Prepare pasta according to package instructions
  • Drain and rinse pasta.
  • Option 1: Add pasta back to the sauce pan, turning the heat down to low. Add cheese and butter (or oil) and let simmer for 3-5 minutes or until the cheese is melted. Remove from heat, add garlic, pepper, and hemp seeds. Stir and serve immediately.
    Option 2: Add desired amount to a bowl and top with 2 tablespoons of cheese. Microwave for 30 seconds to 1 minute (watch closely to ensure the cheese doesn't burn). Remove and add garlic, pepper, and hemp seeds. Stir well and enjoy!

Notes

*The amounts listed for the cheese, spices, and hemp hearts are a guide. Season as desired!