Swap out the beef for a meatless meat alternative or even just lentils! Our vegan cheeseburger macaroni was inspired by Betty Crocker’s Hamburger Helper. It is creamy, delicious, and totally satisfying. Plus, we’ve left-out all the unhealthful ingredients and additives— like yellow lake 5 & 6, and partially hydrogenated soybean oil—- that you’ll find in a box of Hamburger Helper. And loaded ours up with healthful ingredients like lentils, tomatoes, turmeric, paprika, cashews and more! Cancer prevention never tasted so good!
1 (6-8 oz)- package of lentil or whole wheat pasta noodles
1 cup uncooked lentils or 1 package meatless meat crumbles
1-2 medium tomatoes
1 medium onion
3-4 cups greens (e.g. kale, collards, spinach, arugula)
1 Tablespoon tomato paste (optional)
½ cup cashews*
1 teaspoon turmeric
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 teaspoon chili powder
½ teaspoon cumin powder
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon paprika
3/4 cup nutritional yeast
salt (to taste)
*If your blender is not strong, soak cashews in warm water for 20-30 minutes to soften.
Note: For people with nut allergies, swap in a ½ cup sunflower seeds for the cashews.
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