Discover how traditional comfort food meets sustainable nutrition in this Buddha bowl-approved recipe – perfect for serving in coconut bowls with mindful toppings.
Creamy Vegan Mac and Cheese with Coconut Milk (Dairy-Free Comfort)
Why This Belongs in Your Plant-Based Journey
- 🌴 Coconut milk base supports ethical farming
- 🥄 8 simple whole-food ingredients
- 🔥 35-minute from pot to bowl
- 🚫 Zero food waste potential
Earth-Conscious Ingredients
1. 2 cups pasta shells (organic, fair-trade)
2. 1 can full-fat coconut milk (BPA-free can)
3. ½ cup nutritional yeast (plastic-free pouch)
4. 1 lemon (zest + juice)
5. 2 tbsp coconut flour
6. 1 tsp turmeric (for golden hue)
7. ½ tsp smoked paprika
8. 1 garlic clove (local sourced)Sustainable Cooking Ritual
- Sacred Boil
Cook pasta in salted water (save 1 cup starch water) - Golden Elixir
Whisk coconut milk, yeast, and spices over medium-low - Mindful Union
Combine sauce with pasta, using reserved water - Final Blessing
Stir in lemon zest/juice, rest 5 minutes
Buddha Bowl Serving Inspiration
- 🥥 Serve in coconut bowls with:
✨ Crispy roasted chickpeas
✨ Massaged kale ribbons
✨ Fermented hot sauce dots - 🍴 Garnish with pumpkin seed “parm”
- ♻️ Use leftovers in stuffed peppers next day
Storage Dharma
- Glass containers: 5 days refrigerated
- Freezes well in beeswax wraps
- Reheat in solar oven or low-energy stove
Nutritional Karma
| Per Serving | Value |
|---|---|
| Energy | 420 kcal |
| Dharma | Plant-Powered |
| Karma | Plastic-Neutral |
Eco Footprint
- CO2 Saved: 1.2kg vs dairy version
- Plastic Avoided: 1 cheese wrapper
- Water Preserved: 628 gallons
Pro Tip: Use our coconut fiber scrubber for easy clean-up!
“True comfort food nourishes without taking from future generations” – Our Kitchen Sutra
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