Vegan Mac and Cheese {Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free} - The Blender Girl

Ingredients

• 16 oz (454g) gluten-free elbow macaroni
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 cup (150g) diced yellow onion
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 3/4 cup (180ml) vegetable broth
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1 cup (140g) raw unsalted cashews, soaked
• 1 cup (150g) steamed carrots
• 1/2 cup (44g) nutritional yeast
• 1 1/2 teaspoons Celtic sea salt, plus more to taste
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more to taste
• Pinch of smoked paprika, plus more to taste
• 2 cups (200g) steamed broccoli, chopped into small pieces