Broccoli Mac & Cheese

Recipe provided by Vitamix

Serves 8

Ingredients

1½ cups vegetable stock

1 cup raw cashews

2 tbs white miso paste

2 tbs nutritional yeast

1 tsp ground turmeric

2 tbsp onion, chopped

450g frozen broccoli, thawed

450g wholemeal pasta, cooked, drained, warm

½ tsp ground black pepper

Method

1. Place vegetable stock, cashews, miso paste, nutritional yeast, turmeric, yellow onion, and half the broccoli into the Vitamix container and secure the lid.
2. Start the blender on its lowest speed, then quickly increase to its highest speed. Blend for 5 minutes 45 seconds, or select the Hot Soups program and allow the machine to complete the programmed cycle.
3. Add the remaining broccoli and secure the lid. Select Variable 3 and pulse 4-5 times until the added broccoli is evenly chopped.
4. Mix the pre-cooked pasta with the broccoli sauce and black pepper, stirring to incorporate. Serve immediately.

Notes: Miso and nutritional yeast work together to add a great "cheese" flavor to this dish, without the dairy. Cashews additionally lend a creamy texture to make this sauce coat the pasta well, and boosts it with protein and fibre.