VEGAN HAMBURGER HELPER!
This easy homemade Hamburger Helper recipe has tasty mushrooms, macaroni, and a flavorful cheesy sauce! It's total comfort food that's inexpensive and ready in about 30 minutes.
Ingredients
1 c onion, chopped
6 garlic cloves, finely minced
10 oz. mushrooms, chopped
2 tbsp all-purpose flour
4 tsp fresh thyme (stems removed)
2 tsp tamari (or soy sauce)
3 bay leaves
2 tbsp nutritional yeast
4 cups vegetable broth
8 oz. elbow macaroni, cooked al dente
1/4 c coconut milk
Salt and pepper, to taste
Fresh parsley, finely chopped (for garnish)
Preparation
1. In a medium pot or pan over medium heat, add in 2 tbsp of extra virgin olive oil. Once warmed, add in the onions and garlic, and sauté for about 3 minutes, stirring often, or until fragrant, translucent and then golden brown.
2. Add the mushrooms and cook until they begin to soften and turn golden browned, about 6 minutes.
3. Add 1 tbsp of vegan butter. Sprinkle the flour over the mushroom mixture and mix through. Stir constantly for 2 minutes to cook the flour through.
4. Add in the thyme, tamari, bay leaves, nutritional yeast. Mix until well combined. Slowly begin to add in the broth, stirring constantly, until you have a smooth mixture. Add in the pasta and mix through.
5. Stir in 1/4 c coconut milk.
5. Allow the mixture to simmer and cook over medium-low heat for 6-10 minutes, or until the pasta is heated through completely. Be sure to stir a few times to ensure the pasta do not stick to the bottom.
6. Season with salt and pepper to taste and serve warm with a sprinkle of fresh parsley, for garnish.
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