Vegan Cheesy Vegetable Medley

Indulge in the comfort of plant-based goodness with this Vegan Cheesy Vegetable Medley, a vibrant and healthful dish that’s as satisfying as it is nutritious. Featuring an array of steamed vegetables—broccoli, cauliflower, carrots, red bell peppers, and yellow squash—smothered in a rich, creamy vegan cheese sauce made from cashews, nutritional yeast, and a hint of turmeric, this recipe is the perfect blend of wholesome ingredients and indulgent flavors. Crafted in just 45 minutes, it’s an ideal choice for busy weeknights or as a hearty side dish at your next gathering. Bursting with flavor, dairy-free cheesiness, and a rainbow of colors, this easy-to-make recipe is perfect for vegans and non-vegans alike who are looking to elevate their vegetable game!

Nutriscore Rating: 76/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 cups Broccoli florets
• 2 cups Cauliflower florets
• 1 cup Carrots, sliced
• 1 cup Red bell pepper, diced
• 1 cup Yellow squash, sliced
• 1 cup Water
• 1 cup Raw cashews
• 0.5 cup Nutritional yeast
• 1 cup Unsweetened almond milk
• 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon Onion powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Turmeric
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Begin by preparing the vegetables. Rinse and cut the broccoli and cauliflower into florets, slice the carrots and squash, and dice the red bell pepper.

Step 2

In a large pot, bring 1 cup of water to a boil over medium-high heat. Add the broccoli, cauliflower, carrots, red bell pepper, and yellow squash.

Step 3

Cover the pot and steam the vegetables for about 8-10 minutes or until they are tender but still slightly crisp. Drain and set aside.

Step 4

While the vegetables are steaming, prepare the vegan cheese sauce. In a high-speed blender, combine raw cashews, nutritional yeast, almond milk, lemon juice, garlic powder, onion powder, turmeric, salt, and black pepper.

Step 5

Blend the mixture on high until it becomes smooth and creamy. If the sauce is too thick, add more almond milk, a tablespoon at a time, until the desired consistency is reached.

Step 6

In a large saucepan, transfer the vegan cheese sauce and warm it over medium heat, stirring occasionally until heated through.

Step 7

Once the sauce is warm, add the steamed vegetables to the saucepan and gently toss until the vegetables are evenly coated with the cheese sauce.

Step 8

Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary, then transfer the Vegan Cheesy Vegetable Medley to a serving dish.

Step 9

Serve immediately as a main course or side dish, and enjoy the flavorful and healthful goodness!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1607.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1001.8

Total Fat 53.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 9.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.7g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2832.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 107.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 27.2g	0%
Total Sugars 35.2g
Protein 44.6g	0%

Vitamin D 87.8IU	0%
Calcium 753.4mg	0%
Iron 15.0mg	0%
Potassium 3304.4mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 44.4%

Protein: 16.3%

Carbs: 39.3%