Mac and Cheese (Adapted from Isa Chandra Moskowitz’s Mac Daddy) – VEGAN ANNIE

Ingredients

• 2 tbsps olive or other oil
• 6 cloves garlic (chopped)
• 4 cups veggie broth (reserve 1/2 cup to dissolve cornstarch)
• 2 pinches dried thyme
• 1/4 tsp turmeric
• 1/2-1 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp pepper (or to taste)
• 1/2 cup cornstarch
• 1 1/2 cups nutritional yeast
• 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 1 tbsp dijon mustard
• 1 lb Silken Tofu (I prefer soft)
• 3/4 lb dried macaroni (I use whole wheat)
• 2 cups frozen peas (partially defrosted)
• 1/2 - 3/4 cup shredded plant based cheese