Vegan Mac and Cheese with Kale Chips

Ingredients

• 250g San Remo Elbows (half a 500g packet)
• 1/2 bunch kale
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• Salt, to taste
• Pepper, to taste
• Sprouts (optional)
• 2 tbsp parsley, chopped (optional)
• Chilli flakes (optional)
• 1 cup coconut milk
• 1/2 cup cashews, soaked for at least 8 hours, drained and rinsed**
• 1/4 cup nutritional yeast flakes
• 1 tbsp arrowroot powder
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 1/2 tsp onion flakes
• 1/2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1 tbsp miso paste (optional, for more umami flavour)
• 1/2 tsp turmeric (optional, just for colour)
• ** If you forgot to soak the cashews, boil some water and cover them, let sit for 10 minutes and you’re good to go!