Macaroni and 'Greens'
Macaroni and 'Greens' is a quick and easy vegan dish that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. The 'cheese' sauce is made with unsweetened plant milk, nutritional yeast, and cornstarch, and it is seasoned with onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. The leafy greens are cooked in olive oil until softened and wilted, and they are then added to the cheese sauce. The cooked macaroni is also added to the sauce, and the dish is served immediately.
Macaroni and 'Greens' is a dish that has been passed down through generations. It is said to have originated in the American South, where it was a popular dish among slaves. The dish is typically made with macaroni, collard greens, and a cheese sauce. However, over time, the recipe has been adapted to include other types of greens, such as spinach and kale. The 'cheese' sauce can also be made with a variety of different ingredients, such as plant milk, nutritional yeast, and cornstarch.
Macaroni and 'Greens' Macaroni and 'Greens' Macaroni and 'Greens' Macaroni and 'Greens'
Prep time: 15 | Cook time: 20 | Serves: 4
Ingredients
  • 1 cup elbow macaroni
  • 1 cup unsweetened plant milk
  • 1/2 cup nutritional yeast
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 bunch (about 1 pound) leafy greens (such as spinach, kale, or collard greens)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
  1. Cook macaroni according to package directions.
  2. While the macaroni is cooking, make the 'cheese' sauce. In a medium saucepan, whisk together the plant milk, nutritional yeast, cornstarch, and olive oil until smooth.
  3. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes, or until thickened.
  4. Season the sauce to taste with onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  5. Wash and roughly chop leafy greens.
  6. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over high heat. Add greens and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and wilted.
  7. Add the cooked greens to the cheese sauce and stir to combine.
  8. Drain the cooked macaroni and add it to the sauce.
  9. Serve immediately.
Why It Works
  • The combination of macaroni, greens, and cheese sauce creates a delicious and satisfying dish.
  • The use of plant milk, nutritional yeast, and cornstarch in the 'cheese' sauce makes it a vegan-friendly option.
  • The leafy greens add a healthy dose of vitamins and minerals to the dish.