Vegan Stuffed Shells
Vegan Stuffed Shells are a delightful, plant-based dish that combines rich flavors and creamy textures, making it a perfect meal for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4 (8 stuffed shells per serving) 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup raw cashews
- 1/2 block firm tofu
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon nutritional yeast
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Califia Farms Oat Milk
- 9 oz package frozen spinach, thawed and squeezed out as much liquid as possible
- 16 jumbo shells (regular or gluten-free)
- 16 oz of your favorite marinara
- (optional) fresh basil, roughly chopped
- (optional) dairy-free cheese, shredded
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350F.
- Soak the cashews in boiling water for 10-15 minutes to soften them.
- Cook the jumbo shells according to package instructions for al dente texture.
- Blend soaked cashews with tofu, lemon juice, nutritional yeast, salt, pepper, and oat milk until creamy.
- Mix in thawed spinach into the filling.
- Fill each pasta shell with the mixture and place them in a casserole dish layered with marinara sauce.
- Cover with remaining marinara and bake for 30 minutes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 stuffed shells (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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