Creamy Mac n’ Cheese
[Vegan]

For the Coconut Bacon:

• 2 cups coconut flakes
• 2 tablespoons tamari or low-sodium soy sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon liquid smoke
• 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika

For the Mac n' Cheese:

• 1 cup (145g) raw cashews, soaked in boiling water for 30 minutes
• 5-6 baby gold potatoes, peeled and cubed (209g)
• 2 carrots, roughly chopped (74g)
• 1/2 medium yellow onion, roughly chopped (125g)
• 3/4 cup unsweetened non-dairy milk
• 3 cloves garlic
• 1 teaspoon miso paste
• Juice from 1/2 lemon
• 1 tablespoon tamari or low-sodium soy sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
• Pepper, to taste
• 8 oz. pasta of choice (rigatoni works well!)