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Quick & Creamy Fajita Mac & Cheese

⏱ 30 Min 🍽 2 Servings 📊 Simple 💪 81g Protein
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Creamy Fajita Mac & Cheese with 161g plant-based protein

Watch how simple ingredients come together to create a creamy, protein-rich Mac&Cheese with Mexican fajita flavors. Perfect for anyone who loves quick and nutritious vegan dishes.

This creamy fajita mac and cheese combines Mexican spices with classic comfort food. With vegan chicken and cheese, it becomes a protein-rich filling dish.

Table of contents

Ingredients

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2
  • Main Ingredients
  • 320.0g vegan Chicken

  • 1.0piece Onion

    finely chopped
  • 1.0piece red paprika

    finely diced
  • 1.0piece green chili

    finely diced
  • 1.0piece yellow chili

    finely diced
  • 3.0Toes Garlic

    hacked
  • 250.0g Pasta

  • Herbs & Spices
  • 1.0handful Coriander

  • 1.0handful parsley

  • 1.0TL paprika powder

  • 1.0TL cumin

  • 0.5TL Cinnamon

  • Liquids & Cheese
  • 500.0ml Broth

  • 400.0ml soy milk

  • 35.0g Hefe flakes

  • 100.0g vegan grated cheese

Step-by-step guide

1
Sauté chicken

Sauté the vegan chicken and set aside.

2
Sauté vegetables

First, sauté the onion until translucent, then gradually add the bell peppers and sauté them as well.

3
Seasoning

Sauté the garlic cloves and stir in the herbs and spices.

4
Wipe and cook

Deglaze with broth and soy milk, add the pasta, and cook covered for about 15 minutes until the pasta is done and a creamy sauce has formed.

5
Complete

Stir in the vegan chicken, the nutritional yeast, and the vegan grated cheese, and if necessary, extend with a little soy milk.

6
Serve

Enjoy.

Nutritional values for 2 servings
162g
Protein
236g
Carbohydrates
64g
Fat
Total calories 2232 kcal

Die Nährwerte beziehen sich auf 2 Portionen (Gesamtrezept). Passe die Mengen gerne auf deine persönlichen Bedürfnisse an.

Tips & Variations

Extra High Protein

Use protein pasta instead of regular pasta for up to 200g of plant-based protein

Sharper

Add more chilies or jalapeños for extra heat

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