Vegan Cheesy Hamburger Helper Skillet
Perfect comfort food vegan dinner idea that even the kids will devour! This easy 20 minute vegan meal will even be enjoyed by your carnivore friends.
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 470kcal
Ingredients
- 3 cups uncooked pasta (elbow or similar best)
- 1 recipe vegan nacho cheese sauce (see below)
- 1 red onion
- 1 bell pepper (green or red)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoon vegan butter
- 12 oz package of vegan crumbles
- Vegan Parmesan (Optional)
Vegan Nacho Sauce
- 1 15oz can Butter Beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 4oz can diced mild jalapenos (see notes for spice level)
- 1 cup unsweetened dairy free milk
- ½ cup nutritional yeast
- ¼ cup vegan butter
- 2 tablespoon oat flour
- ½ teaspoon fresh lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ¼ teaspoon turmeric
- ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- ⅛ tsp onion powder
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to the box instructions. When done reserve ½ cup pasta water and drain.
- While that is cooking, add all the ingredients for the vegan nacho cheese recipe into blender. Follow directions for blending. Set aside.
- Chop up your onion, pepper, and garlic.
- In a large skillet, over medium heat, add some vegan butter and let melt.
- Add in onion and pepper and let cook for 2-3 minutes.
- Add garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Add in vegan crumbles and let cook for 4 minutes.
- Pour in half the vegan cheese sauce and cooked pasta. Stir around until very well combined.
- If sauce needs thinned a bit, add in a splash of the reserved pasta water. If cheesier pasta is desired, add more of the nacho cheese sauce. Taste and add salt and pepper if desired.
- Sprinkle some vegan parmesan on top if desired.
- Serve!
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Notes
*See post for Top 8 Allergen Friendly instructions.
*Use the leftover nacho cheese sauce for dipping, burgers, and more!
**We don't think this dish is spicy; however, if the thought of jalapenos bothers then you can start with 3 tablespoon of the diced jalapenos and taste test. Add more to taste. If you want it really spicy, use a 4oz jar of hot jalapenos instead of mild.
Nutrition
Serving: 2cups | Calories: 470kcal | Carbohydrates: 64g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 592mg | Potassium: 441mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1271IU | Vitamin C: 28mg | Calcium: 78mg | Iron: 5mg