Mac & cheese (Plant-based)

So comforting and no added preservatives, food colour and most of all completely dairy-free and plant-based. The star ingredients are nutritional yeast and cashews

• Serves 8 people

• Prep time 20 minutes

• Cook time 20 minutes

Ingredients

• 16 ounces whole grain elbow macaroni (or gluten-free)

• 1 head broccoli florets cut up into small bite sizes (steamed)

• 1 1/2 cup raw cashews soaked in water (about 2 hours)

• 3tbsp lemon juice

• 3/4 cup water

• 1 1/2 tsp himalayan salt

• 1 1/4 cup nutritional yeast

• 1/4 tsp chilli flakes

• 1 tsp garlic powder

• 1/2 tsp turmeric

• 1/2 tsp mustard powder

• 2 tsp apple cider vinegar (optional)

• paprika for garnish

Directions

1. Prepare pasta according to directions on package

2. While pasta is boiling, combine soaked cashews, lemon juice, water, salt, nutritional yeast, garlic powder, turmeric, chilli flakes, mustard powder, and blend till silky smooth. Add more water if mixture is too thick. Taste and if you need more tang, add apple cider vinegar.

3. Once pasta is cooked, drain and place in a large bowl. Add steamed broccoli and stir in the sauce. Garnish with paprika and serve right away!

Enjoy!