Vegan BBQ Tofu Bowls with Smoky Mac and Spicy Green Beans

Ingredients

• 1 block extra firm tofu (frozen, thawed, and sliced into 6 or 8 cutlets*)
• 1/3 cup BBQ sauce
• 2 Tbsp vegan chicken bouillon powder
• 1-2 Tbsp olive oil (optional)
• 1 15-oz can sweet potato puree
• 1/2 cup cashews (unsalted, unroasted)
• 1/2 cup nutritional yeast
• 1/3 cup vegan chicken bouillon powder
• 4-6 large cloves garlic
• 2 Tbsp white miso paste
• 1 Tbsp BBQ sauce
• 1/2 Tbsp smoked salt
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1 tsp liquid smoke
• 2 cups hot water
• 1 16-oz box of elbows or shells
• 1/2 pound green beans (ends cut off)
• 1 red bell pepper (thinly sliced)
• 1/2 7-inch long hot pepper, minced
• 1-2 Tbsp olive oil
• 1/4 - 1/2 tsp salt