I'm a big fan of mac and cheese, but since I can't have cheese and don't want to substitute it with other cheeses, I figured I could make my version. It's called Mac and Beans.
Beans are quite starchy, which helps make a nice thicker sauce to coat the pasta. If you want to try it, here's how I made my Dairy-Free Mac and Beans recipe.
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Key Takeaways
- This article shares a personal take on mac and cheese called Dairy Free Mac and Beans.
- The recipe includes ingredients like olive oil (affiliate), garlic, onion, carrots, cannellini beans, and elbow (affiliate) pasta.
- Cooking involves softening vegetables, boiling pasta, and combining all ingredients into a thick bean mixture.
- The dish is high in fiber, making it ideal for family meals, and has received positive feedback from kids.
- Check out other pasta recipes for more delicious options.
Ingredients for Dairy Free Mac and Beans Recipe
1-2 tablespoon Olive Oil (affiliate)
1 garlic (minced)
One medium onion (chopped)
1 carrot (diced)
2 cans of cannellini beans
½ teaspoon dried rosemary (affiliate)
½ tsp dried parsley
½ tsp dried basil
3 cups of chicken broth (affiliate) (low sodium) (or vegetable broth), 2 cups of boiling water for pasta, and 1 cup of bean mixture
2 cups elbow (affiliate) pasta (gluten-free or regular)
Salt and Pepper (optional)
Instructions for Dairy Free Mac and Beans Recipe
First, cut the carrots, onion, and garlic. Set aside.
Then, bring ½ water (1 cup) and ½ (2 cups) chicken broth (affiliate) to a boil in a medium saucepan. Add elbow (affiliate) pasta and cook according to the box (7 minutes or so).
Then, add 1-2 tablespoon olive oil (affiliate) in a large skillet and heat garlic, onion, and carrot. Saute for 5 minutes or until the onions and carrots are soft. Add rosemary, parsley, and basil and stir. Add salt and pepper, if desired.
Then, add 1 cup of chicken broth (affiliate) to cover the bean mixture. Stir and heat for another 5-10 minutes until thicker.
Now, drain the pasta and add to the bean mixture. If it looks dry, add some non-dairy spread and stir. Serve immediately and enjoy.
Reveal
This recipe is high in fiber, so it's best to eat a little at a time. I hope you and your family enjoy this Dairy-Free Mac and Beans recipe. It's wonderfully easy for weeknight meals, and my kids gave it a thumbs up. Would you try this recipe?
How to Make Dairy Free Mac and Beans recipe card
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 8
Description
Easy vegetarian and high fiber. Using chicken broth (affiliate) makes the elbow (affiliate) pasta more flavorful. Enjoy as a great weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
- 1-2 tablespoon Olive Oil (affiliate)
- 1 garlic (minced)
- 1 medium onion (chopped)
- 1 carrot (diced)
- 2 cans of cannellini beans
- ½ tsp dried rosemary (affiliate)
- ½ tsp dried parsley
- ½ tsp dried basil
- 3 cups of chicken broth (affiliate) (low sodium) 2 cups of boiling water for pasta and 1 cup goes in bean mixture
- 2 cups elbow (affiliate) pasta (gluten free or regular)
- Salt and Pepper (optional)
Instructions
- Cut the carrots, onion, and garlic. Set aside.
- Bring ½ water (1 cup) and ½ (2 cups) chicken broth (affiliate) to a boil in a medium saucepan. Add elbow (affiliate) pasta and cook according to the box (7 minutes or so).
- In a large skillet, add 1-2 tablespoon olive oil (affiliate) heat and garlic, onion, carrot. Saute for 5 minutes or until onion and carrots are soft. Add rosemary, parsley, and basil and stir. Add salt and pepper if desired.
- Add 1 cup of chicken broth to cover the beans mixture. Stir and heat for another 5-10 minutes until thicker.
- Drain pasta and add to the bean mixture. If it looks dry, add some non-dairy spread and stir.
- Serve immediately and enjoy.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 424.98 kcal
- Sugar: 3.5 g
- Sodium: 531.79 mg
- Fat: 3.99 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.66 g
- Trans Fat: 0.0 g
- Carbohydrates: 79.44 g
- Fiber: 9.07 g
- Protein: 18.21 g
- Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
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