"Nostalgia is the name of the game with this creamy, ultra savory vegan hamburger helper. I opt for lentils here instead of plant-based meat substitutes. It makes this hearty plant-based dinner a bit more pantry-friendly without skipping any of the comfort. It all goes down in one pot with about 30 minutes total cook time. I truly just wanted to call this recipe Lentil Helper, but figured I'd throw "hamburger" in there to bump up the familiarity."
"A lot of homemade versions of vegan hamburger helper call for the addition of vegan shredded cheese at the end of cooking. I still find the options for vegan cheese lacking in terms of taste and texture. They also vary so much between brands. Instead, I have you make a deeply savory cashew cream to stir in at the end. It incorporates nutritional yeast, miso, and vegan Worcestershire. This strategy absolutely gets you there in terms of cheesy flavor and luscious texture."
Lentils replace plant-based meat substitutes to create a pantry-friendly, hearty vegan one-pot 'hamburger helper' with about 30 minutes cook time. The dish delivers spiced, tomato-y, and cheesy qualities while remaining distinctly plant-based and nostalgic. A deeply savory cashew cream, blended with nutritional yeast, miso, and vegan Worcestershire, adds cheesy flavor and luscious texture without relying on vegan shredded cheeses. The recipe pairs well with a green vegetable such as lemony sautéed broccolini and green beans. A one-cup substitution of unsweetened non-dairy creamer can simplify the cashew cream step.
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