Vegan Protein-Packed Pumpkin Mac N Cheese
Low Quality Photo, High Quality Meal!
INGREDIENTS
*organic is best when possible!
1 box @eatbanza chickpea shells or pasta of choice
@traderjoes cashew fiesta dip (or regular melty cheese if non-vegan)
1/4 cup pumpkin puree
1/2 zucchini
1/3 cup bella mushrooms
1 tsp minced garlic
Baby spinach
Avo oil or EVOO
Seasonings: onion powder, black pepper, optional chili flakes
Optional: 1 Tbs hemp seeds *added protein, healthy fats and minerals; 1/2 Tbs nutritional yeast *vegan cheesy flavor; 1/4 cup organic bone broth *added nutrients/non-vegan
DIRECTIONS
Cook Banza pasta in pot, strain and rinse, set aside.
Using same empty pot, add oil to medium heat and add chopped zucchini and mushrooms. Cook for 5-7 minutes (add bone broth here if using), then add in your spinach and minced garlic until wilted and fragrant.
Add about 1/2 of the TJ's fiesta dip tub and pumpkin puree to the pot to melt and throw in the pasta. Stir and add hemp seeds, seasonings and nutritional yeast if using.
Top with microgreens for added nutrients!