Mac and Squeeze (Squash ‘Cheese’ Sauce)
February 22, 2023
A crowd-pleasing favourite, smother your macaroni noodles in this velvety sauce, or bake it for a nacho cheese-style dip.
Persons
4
Serving Size
4
Prep Time
15 minutes
Cook Time
35 minutes
Total Time
50 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 Tbsp non-dairy butter or coconut oil
- 3/4 cup unsweetened non-dairy milk
- 1 tsp cornstarch
- 6 Tbsp nutritional yeast
- 2 tsp dijon mustard
- 3/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1 Tbsp lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup cooked squash (preferably dark orange flesh like Buttercup or Kabocha)
Instructions
- *Over medium heat, melt ‘butter’ or oil and whisk with the milk and cornstarch.
- *Add in remaining ingredients except squash and cook 5-7 minutes until thickened. Remove from heat and allow to cool a bit.
- *In a blender, add squash and sauce mixture and blend until smooth. Stop and scrape down the sides a couple of times.
- *Add directly to hot cooked pasta, or return to a pot to warm up if necessary.
- *If using as a dip, transfer to a small oven-safe dish and bake at 350F for about 25-30 minutes
Nutrition Facts
Mac and Squeeze (Squash ‘Cheese’ Sauce)
Serves: 4 people
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Amount Per Serving: 4
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|---|---|---|
| Calories | 117 | |
| % Daily Value* | ||
| Total Fat 4.8g | 6.2% | |
| Saturated Fat 3.1g | 15% | |
| Trans Fat | ||
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0 | |
| Sodium 348mg | 14.5% | |
| Total Carbohydrate 13.9g | 4.3% | |
| Dietary Fiber 4.3g | 16% | |
| Sugars 0.8g | ||
| Protein 7.6g | ||
| Vitamin A | Vitamin C | |
| Calcium 23mg | Iron 3mg | |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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