Vegan Macaroni and Cheese

INGREDIENTS

to 3 1/2 cups dry cut pasta (ex: macaroni, penne) (about 10 oz)

3/4 cup

raw cashews (see “nutrition facts” link below for a nut-free version)

1/2 cup

raw brazil nuts

3 tbsp

freshly squeezed lemon juice

medium clove garlic

2 tsp

arrowroot powder

1 tsp

sea salt

1/2 tsp

onion powder

1/4 tsp

(rounded) dry mustard

1 cup

water

1 1/2 cups

milk of choice (preferably: unsweetened almond or soymilk)

2 tbsp

extra-virgin olive oil

For breadcrumb topping:

3/4

to 1 1/4 cups dry whole-grain breadcrumbs (See “nutritional info” link below, for gluten-free option)

1/2

to 1 tbsp olive oil

Couple pinches sea salt