Missing out on that 'Easy Mac'? Not anymore! This microwave gluten-free, vegan, and top 8 allergy-free mac & cheese for one is just the recipe you need! Nothing beats a quick and easy bowl of macaroni and cheese for lunch that's healthy and doesn't require pots and pans!
It's okay guys, I know, I cried tears of joy too! There's no denying my obsession with mac and cheese. From curry to one-pot, even super "out there" versions. You can keep a girl away from the gluten and dairy, but you can't keep a girl away from her mac! Now I've always been curious to try cooking pasta in the microwave. I love my microwave, it even ranks above the iron, and I could cook anything in there. But could I really cook gluten-free pasta in the microwave and not have it come out...mushy and sad or hard and dry? This could've posed a messy challenge, but never something I wouldn't risk, all in the name of macaroni and cheese!
Growing up with the good old blue box of Kraft, I loved trying all the fun shapes and varieties they had. My favorite was the SpongeBob shapes, there was also a fun variety that was twisty colored shapes at some point. I remember eating Velveeta a few times when I was older (so rich and decadent, but probably where my love of the shell shaped pasta came from), but I was also very well versed in the Easy Mac making once I was old enough to use the microwave myself. The ingredient list on those microwave cups is probably as long as this blog post. Regardless of food allergies...that stuff...not so pretty.
One thing that never failed to happen with my mac and cheese was, of course, the ketchup! Ketchup and macaroni and cheese. One of the world's most unlikely combos that just tastes like heaven. If it still freaks you out (it should not, by the way), think of it as pizza. The noodles of the "crust", the cheese is the cheese, and the ketchup is the tomato sauce! See, not so weird (plus pizza dipped in ketchup is pretty spot on as well!) Since they count pizza as a vegetable anyway, this mac and cheese blows the vegetable category requirements out of the park! Using my go-to cheese sauce, this one offers a hefty dose of veggies; add my homemade ketchup and you have a vegetable paradise on your hands!
So to bring back the lazy "after school" snack of my tween years, only 100% healthier, gluten-free, vegan, and allergy-free, this microwave mac and cheese for one (aka allergy-free 'Easy Mac') I held nothing back in the cheesy deliciousness of perfect "cooked" microwave gluten-free pasta. This is what I'd call some quick-fix comfort food. The perfect portion size, plus vegetables, plus protein (nutritional yeast!) Feel free to use whatever shaped gluten-free pasta floats your boat. I went with Ronzoni Rotini (since that was the open box I found in the pantry at the time!)
Microwave Gluten-Free + Vegan Mac & Cheese For One
Microwave Gluten-Free + Vegan Mac & Cheese For One (Allergy-Free 'Easy Mac')
Missing out on that 'Easy Mac'? Not anymore! This microwave gluten-free, vegan, and top 8 allergy-free mac & cheese for one is just the recipe you need! Nothing beats a quick and easy bowl of macaroni and cheese for lunch that's healthy and doesn't require pots and pans!
- Cook Time: 6 mins
- Total Time: 6 mins
- Yield: 1 1x
- Category: Main
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- ½ Cup Gluten-Free Pasta
- ½ Cup Water
- ¼ Cup Carrot Puree
- 2 TB Nutritional Yeast
- ½ Tsp Yellow Mustard
- ½ Tsp Turmeric
- ¼ Tsp Onion Powder
- Ketchup (optional)
Instructions
- In a microwave safe bowl, combine the pasta and water.
- Microwave on high for 2 minutes, stir, and cook another 2 minutes until the water is mostly absorbed.
- Now add the carrot, nutritional yeast, mustard, and spices. Mix well to combine.
- Microwave again for 2-3 more minutes.
- Mix, top with ketchup, and devour!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
I am dreaming of this mac-attack! Perfect for lazy high school and college students, busy parents, and picky kids, this microwave gluten-free vegan mac & cheese for one is just the recipe you've been waiting for! Your thoughts and feeling about Easy Mac will never be the same again! Heck, your thoughts on gluten-free pasta will never be the same! Now will you think about vegan mac & cheese or your humble microwave again...ever...your life has been officially changed (for the better) as of today! I told you, you would be crying tears of joy 😉
So tell me:
+ Blue Box Kraft? Easy Mac? Velveeta? Homemade? What mac & cheese did you grow up with?
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Lunt Davidson
Wow, I never knew it was possible to microwave pasta! I've now made this three times, and it has changed my life--so much less time, so much less to clean up (just pop it in the dishwasher!). I'm having pasta a lot more (I like the type made from lentils and have tons of it, as I hated the whole long cooking process before). Thank you so much!
Rebecca Pytell
Healthier and better for you easy make! Glad you enjoyed it so much!
Sarah
Freshly vegan and this is the best tasting homemade vegan Mac I’ve been able to find so far and No nuts!! Which is awesome because nuts are pricy as a poor college student!
Love it! Thank you 🙂
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
That's fantastic! I'm so glad you enjoyed!
Brandie
I'm a huge lover of mac n cheese- your recipe couldn't get easier!! A few mins and it done?! Yes please!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Right? Quick and to the point!
Sheila
You're a life saver! We can never get enough microwave meals. I love this super fast and easy meal. I am saving this recipe for emergencies or lazy days.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Fantastic! I hope you enjoy it!
Farrah
What what, microwave mac n cheese? That'd definitely make my life easier these days! 😛 I love that you used carrot puree, and so happy that I finally got myself some nutritional yeast! 😀
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
This is the epitome of time-strapped burnt out (healthy) meals 😉
Hil
This looks so yummy!!!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thank you!
Mel
I love your style, Rebecca. There isn't a hurdle that would scare you or make you give up! Really clever of you to create this nice and easy recipe to do in the microwave. Perfect for students!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Haha, thank you Mel!
moumita
Vegan recipes are so hard to find. Thanks for putting it up
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Haha, no they're not, but glad this caught your eye!
Amy
This looks awesome! You had me at "microwave" LOL
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Haha, right? The best!
Brooke
Excited to try this out, looks tasty!!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thank you! Enjoy!
Gayathri
There is no comfort food as plain ol' mac and cheese. Can anything be better than that? But you know what, NO KETCHUP for me pl. And girl you have ketchup on pizza? I am horrifed. Just kidding.. to each his own.
Gayathri @ Musings Over Nothing
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Ketchup on everything!
Cassie | whitesandsandcoolbreezes.com
Love this...and thanks for the one serving recipe! Can't wait to try it 🙂
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Single-serves are the best!
Stephanie
My son has been having trouble with gluten and dairy products. This recipe would be great to try for him.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
He will absolutely love this!
Annmarie
Every once in a while, I crave mac n cheese! This looks delish!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
The craving is always there waiting 😉
Genie
Thank you so much for this recipe. Bob misses cheese one in a while so I've started collecting dairy free "cheese" recipes. It's not something I had really wanted to get into since there is already so much I have to watch out for and make myself for the way we eat. I thought a cheese substitute would be a lot of work. But your recipe looks easy and I got a recipe this week for a vegan "nacho" sauce that is easy. So Bob might be getting his "cheese" every so often.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Carrot puree and nooch is my go-to!
Natalie K.
Believe me or not, I've never eaten mac and cheese! (I know, WHAT?!) Your recipe looks so good, though. Might as well try it already. I'm seeing that people don't like ketchup on mac and cheese - well, you got my attention there, because I love ketchup on everything, haha!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Well you were destined for some mac & cheese WITH ketchup then! xo
Jessica
This looks sooo delicious!!!! Can't wait to give it a try--sans ketchup. lol
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Haha, I still want you to try it 😉 A little dab!
Liv
OH wow this recipe is all most making me want to get a microwave. Vegan mac and cheese is the best!!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Pretty horrifying that you don't!
Kate | Veggie Desserts
What a lovely looking carrot-based mac n cheese! To me, ketchup is a must with it 🙂
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
YES! Glad to hear you're part of the team 😉
LeeAnn
This looks delicious! I've been told I should switch to gluten free so I may have to try this!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Only if you have celiac!
Sus // roughmeasures.com
Oh delicious and comforting! Now all I need is a microwave. Would this be as easy and quick in a pan do you think?
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Ugh, well then if you read my post you could use my one-pot recipe which makes a bigger batch.
Lane & Holly @ With Two Spoons
I love how "clean" this is! Great ingredients!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
The healthiest mac and cheese!
Tiffany
Carrot puree is such a great idea and tricks you into thinking it actually has cheese! haha. Loving this super easy and healthy mac and cheese! xo
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Yup and it tastes fantastic!
Jessica
Love this idea! I definitely had my time when I lived on Easy Mac. Boxed mac and cheese was sadly one of the first things to go when I started transitioning to a healthier lifestyle!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Haha, as it should be, but now we have a better option 😉
Jordan
Sounds delicious! I can't wait to try it! I haven't had Mac and Cheese in years!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
O no! Why not? Make this asap!
aish das-padihari
Yes, sometimes you just want to prepare dinner for just one person. This recipe is winner.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Single gals gotta eat!
Amy Katz from Veggies Save The Day
This is such a great idea! It really doesn't get much easier. And who wouldn't want a bowl of delicious mac and cheese?
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Exactly 😉
Mary Ellen @ VNutrition
Yummy! I love mac and cheese. So easy to make and bonus that it's vean!!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Couldn't be any other way!
Gunjan
This is absolutely desirable. My daughter wants mac and cheese almost everyday so this recipe made my day.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
This will be so easy and healthy to whip up!
Donna Reidland
Looks pretty simple and yummy!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Very simple and very yummy!
Art from My Table
This mac and cheese is loaded with the good stuff!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Sure is!
neil@neilshealthymeals.com
Ha ha. My microwave definitely ranks above my iron too!
And certainly Mac and Cheese ranks above them all! 🙂
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Those are both very wise and true statements 😉
Melissa - Vegan Huggs
This mac looks tasty! I love how quick and easy it is, too! YUM!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Ready on demand!
Karina
I'm dairy free so I'm excited to try this!! 🙂 Thanks!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
I hope you love it 😀
Rebecca Smith
Oh my! I've been craving mac and cheese, just had some delivered the other day and savoured every bite, really expensive to buy though so will defo be giving this a go - thank you xx
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
You must be "ordering" some gourmet mac!
Linda from Veganosity
Looks just like the kind I ate in college, only healthier.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Ha, yes, way healthier!
Laura Whittaker
Cant wait to try this recipe, looks and sounds delicious xxx
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thank you so much!
Dahn
great healthy mac and cheese, I love that you used carrots and turmeric. Love the video too, great job
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thank you!
rachel
LOL, you lost me at ketchup too, but what a great idea -- especially for the kids who are missing their old stand-bys.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
The best addition 😉
prasanna Hede
wow thats' a new twist to the mac n cheese! loved your idea of carrots and turmeric in this.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Not a twist, just my classic vegan allergy-free sauce 🙂
Kate
I have to say, I would never have thought to try ketchup on mac n cheese, but now that I think about it, I would probably like it because I dip grilled cheese into ketchup. Some people think it's gross-but whatever! Everyones tastes are different! 😉
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Isn't it grilled cheese and tomato soup? Haha! Whatever form of tomato..doesn't matter! Just bring a little red somewhere!
Kristen M Chidsey
This looks great--well, other than the ketchup!! YUCK--LOL!!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Gotta try it girl 😉