Creamy Air Fry Gluten-Free Baked Vegan “Mac” and Cheese.

Vegan Gluten Free Baked Mac and Cheese

Mac and Cheese is not only everyone’s favorite side order, but it is a delicious comfort food that everyone will enjoy.   There are so many different variation to the mac and cheese recipe. This  mac and cheese recipe that I am sharing from you is not only Vegan, but it’s  also gluten-free with all the creamy goodness.

There is a unique twist to this recipe that involves the use of my  Gourmia Air Fryer . No! it does not involve baking the vegan macaroni and cheese. Read further to learn more.

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Vegan Air Fryer Mac & Cheese

Here are all the ingredients you will need.

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Red Lentil Rotini

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Vegan Gluten Free Baked Mac and Cheese

Mushrooms

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Vegan Gluten Free Baked Mac and Cheese

WaterCress

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Vegan Gluten-Free Jerk Mac and Cheese

Creamy Vegan Gluten-Free Jerk "Mac" and Cheese Recipe.

Kevin Foodie
Jerk flavored Beyond Meat sausage paired with gluten-free chickpea shells in a creamy cheese sauce is a one-pot meal that is perfect for any occasion. Moreover, this recipe is inspired by my "Jerk Chicken Mac and Cheese" and "Air Fryer Baked Vegan Mac and Cheese" recipes that everyone loves; you will love this one also.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American, Vegan
Servings 6 People

Equipment

  • Sauce Pan for Pasta
  • Cutting Board
  • Knife
  • Garlic Press
  • Wooden Spoon
  • Bowls
  • Large Aluminum Pot
  • Strainer or Sieve

Ingredients
  

  • 8 oz Daiya Vegan Mozarella Cheese
  • 3 tbsp. Coconut Flour
  • 1 can Coconut Milk
  • 8 oz Banza Shells Made With Chickpeas
  • ½ cup Yellow Sweet Pepper, diced
  • 4 cups Baby Spinach, Chopped
  • 3 cups Mushrooms, diced
  • 7.4 oz. Beyond Meat Breakfast Sausage
  • ½ cup Yellow Onion, diced
  • ¼ cup Olive Oil
  • 1 tbsp. Complete Seasoning
  • 2 tsp. Smoked Paprika
  • 3 cloves Garlic, crushed
  • 2 tsp. Salt
  • 1 tsp. Black Pepper
  • 2 tsp, Dried Thyme

Instructions
 

Cook The Gluten-free Pasta Shells

  • Traditionally, Mac and Cheese recipe use elbow macaroni. However, this recipe calls for Shells made with chickpeas. They are healthier and perfect for this gluten-free vegan side dish.
    Vegan Gluten-Free Jerk Mac and Cheese Banzo chickpeas shells
  • In a pot, bring to boil 1-quart water. This is optional, but you may add 2 tsp. salt to boiling water. The box instructions said to cook for about 9-11 minutes. Dump the entire box of vegan pasta shells in the boiling water and cook for 7 -9 minutes. However, you want the shells to be just al dente or soft to touch.
    Vegan Gluten-Free Jerk Mac and Cheese Banzo chickpeas shells
  • Strain pasta shells and set them aside in a bowl.
    Vegan Gluten-Free Jerk Mac and Cheese Banzo chickpeas shells

Prepare and Cook The Jerk Beyond Meats Breakfast Sausage

  • The Beyond Meat Breakfast Sausage comes with 6 patties in the box. I did not get the spicy ones, because they will be seasoned with the Walkerswood spicy jerk sauce.
    Jerk Beyond meats vegan mac and cheese
  • Remove them from and box and lay them on a cutting board.
    Jerk Beyond meats vegan mac and cheese
  • Cut each patty into ½ inch cubes.
    Jerk Beyond meats vegan mac and cheese
  • In a bowl add the cubes and add the jerk seasoning.
    Jerk Beyond meats vegan mac and cheese
  • Gently stir the sausage cubes until all are coated with the jerk sauce. I used the spicy jerk sauce, but you can purchase the mild-flavored one if you do not like heat. However, the creaminess of the sauce will balance the heat out a bit.
    Jerk Beyond meats vegan mac and cheese
  • In a large pot, heat olive oil for 1-2 minutes. Add the jerk sausage cubes into hot oil and brown on each side for 1-2 minutes. They should become golden brown and get a bit crispy. Removed the cooked sausage bits and set aside into a bowl
    Jerk Beyond meats vegan mac and cheese

Let's Make Creamy Vegan Cheese Jerk Sauce

  • On a cutting board, dice the onion, sweet pepper, and mushrooms. Use a garlic press to crush the garlic. Chop the spinach into small pieces and set them aside.
    Vegan Gluten-Free Jerk Mac and Cheese
  • Lower the flame. In the same pot add the mushrooms, sweet peppers, crushed garlic, dried thyme, and onions. Stir and allow them to sweat for 1-2 minutes.
  • Drizzle the coconut flour into the vegetable mixture and stir very well. Continue cooking for another 1-2 minutes.
    Vegan Gluten-Free Jerk Mac and Cheese
  • Pour the can of coconut milk into the vegetable and flour mixture and stir using a wooden spoon. Make sure you scrape the bits and pieces from the bottom of the pot. These caked-on pieces of food are loaded with goodness and will also add tons of flavor to the sauce.
  • Stir and allow the coconut sauce to cook and thicken. The aroma permeating through the kitchen from this sauce will have you drooling.
  • Add your shredded spinach and continue cooking while stirring in the flavors.
    Vegan Gluten-Free Jerk Mac and Cheese
  • You can now add the Vegan Mozarella Cheese and cook until it melts or dissolves.
  • After most of it has melted, dump the cooked jerk sausage bits into the Vegan coconut cheese sauce and mix thoroughly.
    Vegan Gluten-Free Jerk Mac and Cheese
  • Season sauce with salt, black pepper, complete seasoning and smoked paprika. Mix together.
  • Add the cooked vegan pasta shells. Stir and let them bathe into the creamy jerk coconut sauce. Over low heat, let it cook for another 1-2 minutes to soak up and marry with the sauce.
    Vegan Gluten-Free Jerk Mac and Cheese Banzo chickpeas shells
  • Serve while warm. Leftovers can be stored in a glass storage container and later reheated in a microwave. Moreover, the Vegan Mac and Cheese actually taste much better a few days later.

Notes

Food Explora's Cooking Tips
If you don't follow a gluten-free diet, you can use any pasta you desire. Coconut flour can be substituted with all-purpose flour.
 
Keyword Beyond Meat, Beyond Sausage, Bonanza, Chickpeas, Daiya, Jerk Seasoning, Mac and Cheese, One-pot Meal, Pasta, Shells, Vegan, Vegan Recipe, Veganism, Walkerswood

Vegan Baked Mac and Cheese.

Vegan Gluten Free Baked Mac and Cheese

You will also love this Jerk Chicken Mac and cheese recipe. Click HERE or on the picture for the recipe.

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5 thoughts on “Creamy Air Fry Gluten-Free Baked Vegan “Mac” and Cheese.”

  1. 5 stars
    I’d never have thought of using an air fryer to make mac n cheese. This looks creamy and even though I’m not gluten intolerant, I’d like to try this vegan version!

  2. I love Mac and Cheese, but I don’t get how people can eat it as a side dish. It can be extremely filling. I’d prefer it as a main dish with a few extras added to it to make it a meal. I didn’t know you could use an air fryer to make pasta, that would have never crossed my mind to try

  3. Oh my days this looks and sounds absolutely delicious! I’ve never actually tried Mac & Cheese before but after reading your recipe, I think I’m going to give it a go. Thank you so much for sharing such a easy-to-follow recipe Xo

    Elle – ellegracedeveson.com

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