Butternut Squash Vegan Mac
This vegan mac and cheese pairs gluten-free elbow pasta with a creamy butternut squash sauce enriched with soy milk and vegetable broth. Cayenne and nutmeg add gentle warmth and depth, while parsley brings a fresh finish, making it a comforting plant-based main dish for weeknight dinners or sharing with a crowd.
- Prep5 mins
- Cook17 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Butternut Squash Vegan Mac, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 53 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 14 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 75
- Heart Health
- 67
- Metabolic
- 36
- Digestive
- 40
- Inflammatory
- 34
- Performance
- 52
- General Wellness
- 1
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook gluten-free elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 10 minutes. Drain.
- 2
Combine butternut squash, soy milk, and vegetable broth in a pot; bring to a boil and cook until the squash is tender, about 12 minutes. Purée with an immersion blender. Season with salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Stir in the cooked macaroni and garnish with chopped parsley.
- 3
Drain.
- 4
Combine butternut squash, soy milk, and vegetable broth in a pot; bring to a boil and cook until the squash is tender, about 12 minutes.
- 5
Puree with an immersion blender.
- 6
Season with salt, pepper, and nutmeg.
- 7
Stir in the cooked macaroni and garnish with chopped parsley.
- Calories 276.28 kcal Moderate 14%
- Protein 7.4 g Moderate 15%
- Carbohydrate 60.31 g 22%
- Total Fat 2.41 g Low Source 3%
- Saturated Fat 0.24 g Low Source 1%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.46 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 123.78 mg Moderate 5%
- Dietary Fiber 4.17 g Moderate 15%
- Total Sugars 2.89 g --
- Added Sugars 0.16 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 123.74 mg Low Source 10%
- Iron 0.78 mg Low Source 4%
- Potassium 388.94 mg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin A 369.21 mcg Good Source 41%
- Vitamin C 13.75 mg Moderate 15%
- Vitamin D 0.56 mcg Low Source 3%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Soy 🌱
- Gluten
About This Recipe
Butternut Squash Vegan Mac is made with 9 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 22 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Butternut Squash, Cayenne Pepper, Fresh Parsley, and Gluten Free Macaroni. Each serving provides about 276.28 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Butternut Squash Vegan Mac made of?
- The main ingredients are Butternut Squash, Cayenne Pepper, Fresh Parsley, Gluten-Free Macaroni, Gluten-Free Pasta. The full list of 9 is above.
- How long does it take to make Butternut Squash Vegan Mac?
- About 22 mins in total: 5 mins to prepare and 17 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 276.28 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Butternut Squash Vegan Mac easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 9 ingredients and 7 steps.
- Is Butternut Squash Vegan Mac healthy?
- Butternut Squash Vegan Mac has an easyChef Pro health score of 51/100. Per serving, it provides 276.28 calories and 7.4 g of protein, or 15% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin A. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 123.78 mg (5% of the Daily Value). It contains Soy and Gluten, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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