Creamy Vegan Pimento Mac & Cheese | DishGen Recipe

Ingredients

• 12 oz elbow macaroni
• 1 cup raw cashews (soaked in hot water for 20 minutes)
• 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
• 3 tbsp nutritional yeast-free vegan cheese substitute (such as store-bought shredded vegan cheddar)
• 1/4 cup roasted red pimentos, chopped
• 2 tbsp vegan butter
• 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/2 tsp onion powder
• 1/2 tsp salt, or to taste
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1/2 tsp mustard (Dijon or yellow)
• 1/4 cup panko breadcrumbs (optional, for topping)
• 1 tbsp olive oil (for topping, optional)