To prepare this mac and cheese, boil six cups of water. Stir in the pasta and boil for 7-10 minutes or to desired tenderness, stirring occasionally. Drain, and do not rinse. Return pasta to the pot and add 1/2 cup of unflavored almond milk and 2 tablespoons of plant-based buttery spread. Add the contents of the seasoning packet. In a medium size pan place chopped potato, carrots, onion and water and boil for 15-20 minutes or until potatoes and carrots are cooked through and soft (DO NOT DRAIN WATER). Turn burner to low, add in Earth Balance spread, nutritional yeast, turmeric, salt, pepper and almond milk. Stir until butter is melted.
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I love the velvety rich base that vegan butter lends to this dairy-free mac and cheese recipe. A mix of cheddar-style shreds AND mozzarella-style shreds. I use Daiya, but you can also use dairy-free cheese options from Follow Your Heart and other non-dairy products. For many dairy-free recipes, I often use coconut milk. Dairy Free Gluten Free Soy Free Unit Weight (oz) 10.6 10.6 10.6 10.9 10.6 Why You'll Love It Delight your taste buds with a savory, rich cheddar flavor and the creaminess you love from a classic mac and cheese. Every bowl is made with our velvety dairy free cheese sauce and gluten free macaroni for allergen-friendly goodness you’ll love. Price: $4.45 per 10- to 11-ounce box. Availability: Annie’s Vegan Deluxe Rich & Creamy Macaroni and Sauce is sold at Target, Publix, and other mainstream retailers. You can also order them on Amazon. Certifications: Annie’s Vegan Deluxe Rich & Creamy Macaroni and Sauce is Certified Organic. Dietary Notes: By ingredients, Annie’s Vegan.
Mac and cheese is quintessential comfort food, and vegans have been missing out thanks to the cheese and other dairy products that are in this beloved food. While there are other brands that make vegan mac and cheese, like Annie's, it's pretty expensive. That's why vegans everywhere are rejoicing that Aldi, everyone's favorite budget grocery store, has released its own version that's made with almond milk and vegan butter — and it's just $1.49 per box (via Reddit).
Boxes of the Earth Grown brand dairy-free mac and cheese haven't been released in stores nationwide yet, but some lucky locations have already stocked it over the past two weeks, and customers in those areas have gotten to try it. One Redditor said it was 'pretty good' and that it is similar to Kraft's boxed macaroni and cheese, but suggested using less almond milk and vegan butter to keep it from getting runny.
On Instagram, one commenter said the Earth Grown vegan mac and cheese was delicious. In fact, when they went back to their store to buy more, it was all sold out. Another Instagrammer confirmed that it is the closest vegan option to tasting like Kraft. Aldi Reviewer concluded, '...while its flavor is more on the mild side and not the cheesiest,' it's definitely not a bad vegan lunch option.
What you should know about Aldi's vegan mac and cheese
While having a vegan mac and cheese option that's really affordable thanks to Aldi's store brand option, there are a few things to be aware of with regard to the nutrition and ingredients, as always. The first is that this is not a gluten-free option. So, if you are vegan and have other dietary restrictions as well, you'll definitely want to read the box. From comments on Instagram, it appears that the dairy-free mac and cheese is free of soy, but again, check the ingredient list to be sure.
In a photo that was taken by a Redditor and posted to Imgur, we know that 1 cup of the pasta dish prepared following the box's instructions rings in around 280 calories. It also has 2.5 grams of saturated fat, 42 grams of carbs, and 420 milligrams of sodium. Lastly, there are 2 grams of sugar and 6 grams of protein per serving. Considering its vegan mac and cheese, the nutrition doesn't appear to be atrocious at first glance.
Stop by your local Aldi and keep an eagle-eye out for this new product. It's clearly a winning item that's bound to be bought up quickly.
Years of recipe testing led to this worth-the-wait version of our creamy original. Dairy free cheeze, tender organic rice pasta and a rich, smooth sauce come together in one truly tasty dish. Gluten free/dairy free/lactose free/vegan/soy free/kosher/plant based
UPC Code - 042272-00043-2
Ingredients
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Ingredients
ORGANIC RICE PASTA (ORGANIC RICE FLOUR, FILTERED WATER), FILTERED WATER, ORGANIC VEGAN CHEDDAR-STYLE CHEEZE (FILTERED WATER, ORGANIC POTATO AND CORN STARCH, ORGANIC COCONUT OIL, SEA SALT, ORGANIC GROUND SUNFLOWER KERNELS, NATURAL FLAVOR, ORGANIC FRUIT AND VEGETABLE CONCENTRATE [CARROT, PUMPKIN AND APPLE], ORGANIC ANNATTO EXTRACT [COLOR]), ORGANIC VEGAN MOZZARELLA-STYLE CHEEZE (FILTERED WATER, ORGANIC POTATO STARCH, ORGANIC COCONUT OIL, SEA SALT, ORGANIC GROUND SUNFLOWER KERNELS, NATURAL FLAVOR, ORGANIC FRUIT AND VEGETABLE CONCENTRATE [CARROT, PUMPKIN AND APPLE]), ORGANIC SWEET RICE FLOUR, ORGANIC HIGH OLEIC SAFFLOWER AND/OR SUNFLOWER OIL, SEA SALT, ORGANIC NUTRITIONAL YEAST, ORGANIC MUSTARD SEED POWDER, ORGANIC ANNATTO (COLOR). Includes Sunflower Seeds.
Nutrition
| Nutrition Facts | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1 serving per container | ||
| Serving size | 1 tray (227g) | |
| Amount per serving | ||
| Calories | 380 | |
| % Daily Value* | ||
| Total Fat 15g | 19% | |
| Saturated Fat 10g | 50% | |
| Trans Fat 0g | ||
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% | |
| Sodium 820mg | 36% | |
| Total Carbohydrate 55g | 20% | |
| Dietary Fiber 1g | 4% | |
| Total Sugars 0g | ||
| Includes 0g Added Sugars | 0% | |
| Protein 5g | ||
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| Vitamin D 0mcg | 0% | ● | Calcium 20mg | 2% |
| Iron 0.4mg | 2% | ● | Potassium 110mg | 2% |
| * | The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. |
Cooking Directions
OVENS MAY VARY
Microwave Oven Remove overwrap. Place tray on a microwave--safe plate. Cook on high for 3 minutes. Stir. Cook on high for 1-2 more minutes. Let sit 1 minute. Serve.
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Conventional Oven Preheat oven to 375°F. Remove overwrap. Place tray on a baking sheet. Bake for 35-40 minutes. Let sit 1 minute. Serve.
Toaster Oven Remove overwrap and tray. Place in an oven-safe dish. Follow conventional oven directions.