This vegan peas and carrot macaroni takes inspiration from "mac and cheese", but with a grown-up, plant-based twist. The sauce is made from blended carrots, giving it a natural sweetness that works surprisingly well. Peas add a bit of freshness and protein, and the spiced breadcrumb topping brings just the right amount of crunch. There's a little warmth from cinnamon, a little tang from sumac, and a pop of brightness from fresh parsley. It's familiar but unexpected in the best way.
Servings
Total
50 min
Prep
25 min
Cook
25 min
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Very tasty even without the bread crumbs. And quick and easy to make, which is always a plus in my book. 😄 Will be making again.
Briana Hemry - March 31, 2025, 2:45 a.m.
For a Mac sauce made out of such few ingredients, this one surprised me how savory and flavorful it was. I've been doing a low histamine diet for a month now, and this was a nice change to my usual rotation. Thanks for sharing!
PUL Team - March 31, 2025, 3:37 a.m.
Yayy! So thrilled to hear that the macaroni was enjoyed, Briana 🤗
Julia - March 25, 2025, 5:48 p.m.
Comforting, yet has an unexpected freshness. Super budget-friendly too. Definitely goes onto my rotation! I added a splash of lemon when serving and used up some panko breadcrumbs (with Tajin spice and cinnamon) for the topping.
Sharvani - March 23, 2025, 9:09 p.m.
All I’ll say is that I had some sauce left on my immersion blender and I made sure to lick every last bit of it… 🫣 So delicious - I’m so sold on the concept of carrots in pasta sauces with this recipe and the carrot lentil pasta recipe 😍😍😍 So cheesy, so wholesome, and so filling from all that fibre! I added a handful of fresh spinach and didn’t even make the breadcrumb topping.
PUL Team - March 24, 2025, 5:38 p.m.
Love to hear that you enjoyed it, Sharvani! 🧡 Carrots really do work magic in pasta sauces, right?! And that extra spinach sounds like the perfect touch ✨
Avery - March 23, 2025, 1:24 a.m.
I’ve never tried making a vegan mac and cheese before so didn’t know what to expect but the taste is very good. I like that it has veggies in it. Just a heads up if you have a small kitchen, this recipe creates a lot of dishes.
PUL Team - March 23, 2025, 6:50 p.m.
Hey Avery, thanks for sharing your experience with the macaroni! In case you're interested in a recipe with fewer dishes, we have a One-Pot Mac & Cheeze recipe 🤗
Eva - March 23, 2025, 1:11 a.m.
So delicious! 😊 I think the Dijon mustard is a nice touch
What others say
Very tasty even without the bread crumbs. And quick and easy to make, which is always a plus in my book. 😄 Will be making again.
For a Mac sauce made out of such few ingredients, this one surprised me how savory and flavorful it was. I've been doing a low histamine diet for a month now, and this was a nice change to my usual rotation. Thanks for sharing!
Comforting, yet has an unexpected freshness. Super budget-friendly too. Definitely goes onto my rotation! I added a splash of lemon when serving and used up some panko breadcrumbs (with Tajin spice and cinnamon) for the topping.
All I’ll say is that I had some sauce left on my immersion blender and I made sure to lick every last bit of it… 🫣 So delicious - I’m so sold on the concept of carrots in pasta sauces with this recipe and the carrot lentil pasta recipe 😍😍😍 So cheesy, so wholesome, and so filling from all that fibre! I added a handful of fresh spinach and didn’t even make the breadcrumb topping.
I’ve never tried making a vegan mac and cheese before so didn’t know what to expect but the taste is very good. I like that it has veggies in it. Just a heads up if you have a small kitchen, this recipe creates a lot of dishes.
So delicious! 😊 I think the Dijon mustard is a nice touch