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vegan one pot taco mac close up, topped with fresh pico de gallo on a white plate

One Pot Vegan Taco Mac

Sam Cooks Kindness
This One Pot Vegan Taco Mac is unbelievably easy, delicious and the ideal weeknight meal! Think effortless, vegan hamburger helper leveled up with bright, fresh and tasty toppings!
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine American, Mexican
Servings 4 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 90 g Soy Curl Crumbles or substitute TVP (textured vegetable protein)
  • 1 cup warm water
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil optional
  • 1 small onion diced
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 10 ounces elbow or shell macaroni
  • cup water
  • cups vegetable broth
  • ½ cup salsa

Spice Blend

  • 3 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon cumin

Cashew Cream

  • cup cashews soaked overnight or boiled for 10 minutes
  • ½ cup water
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons tapioca starch optional

Suggested Toppings

  • pico de gallo
  • cilantro
  • diced bell pepper
  • diced jalapeno
  • shredded lettuce
  • fresh lime juice

Instructions
 

  • In a bowl add soy curl crumbles (or tvp) and warm water to reconstitute. Let sit for 5 minutes. (If using oil, drain soy curls well and use hands to squeeze out any extra liquid.)
  • In a large non-stick skillet, warm oil over medium-low heat (if using). Add diced onion, garlic and soy curls and pan fry for 5-7 minutes. Stirring occasionally.
  • Stir in spices, macaroni, water and broth and scrap up any brown bits that may have stuck to the bottom of the pan. Cover and simmer for 16-18 minutes, stirring every 2-3 minutes to prevent pasta from sticking.
  • While pasta is cooking add the cashew cream ingredients to a blender and process until smooth and no cashew chunks remain.
  • Once pasta is cooked and most of liquid is cooked away from pan, stir in salsa and cashew cream and remove from heat.
  • Divide into bowls and top as desired!
Keyword 30 minute meal, one pot meal, taco mac, vegan macaroni