Savory Coconut “Bacon” Mac n Cheese

Healthy comfort food at it’s finest. Non-dairy cheese and Savory Coconut Jerky team up to create a creamy, smokey and nutritious sauce that will leave you wanting more. Use gluten-free, chickpea pasta for an extra protein boost!

Ingredients
1/2 cup chopped Savory Coconut Jerky
2 cups non-dairy cheddar cheese shreds
8 oz Banza chickpea pasta
2 cups unsweetened dairy-free milk
2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
2 tablespoon vegan butter
Sea salt and black pepper to taste

Directions
1. Cook the pasta according to the package instructions. Drain and transfer to a bowl.
2. Heat the milk in a small pot over medium heat, adding the cheese shreds and butter and stirring until it becomes a rich, thick sauce. Season with salt and pepper.
3. Stir pasta into sauce, top with chopped Savory Coconut Jerky and serve.

Makes 2-4 Servings.