Vegan Taco Mac and Cheese Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 pound elbow macaroni
• One 15-ounce can kidney beans or black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 cup (4 ounces) frozen sweet yellow corn, thawed
• 2 cups water
• 2 cups raw cashews (see top)
• 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast flakes
• 2 tablespoons agave nectar
• 2½ teaspoons sea salt
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, plus more for garnish
• 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes, with their juices
• 2 jalapeños, seeded and chopped
• Chopped fresh chives, for garnish
• Lime wedges, for serving