Name: BLT Mac and Cheese with Eggplant Bacon
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup cashews, soaked in water; for at least 2 hours or overnight; 1 cup vegan vegetable broth; 3 tablespoons nutritional yeast flakes; 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice; 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard; 2 teaspoons onion powder; Salt and freshly ground; black pepper; 8 ounces small shell pasta; or macaroni (gluten-free, whole wheat, or any type); 4 cups baby arugula; 2 cups halved cherry tomatoes (or chopped regular tomatoes); 1 recipe Eggplant Bacon; 1 pound eggplant; Cooking spray; 1⁄4 cup soy sauce or tamari; 1 teaspoon liquid smoke