"This cheese-alternative sauce is butternut squash and cashew based, which gives it a slightly sweet flavor and makes it a kid-friendly recipe. Although the recipe calls for peas, you could add broccoli, spinach, mushrooms, or any veggies of your choice...."
INGREDIENTS
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1 cup cooked butternut squash
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¼ cup raw cashews
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1 ½ cups plant-based milk
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2 Tbsp cornstarch
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¼ cup nutritional yeast flakes
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2 Tbsp Dijon mustard
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¾ tsp garlic powder
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1 ½ tsp lemon juice
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½ tsp sea salt
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¼ tsp black pepper
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12 oz macaroni noodles (brown rice or whole wheat)
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1 cup peas, frozen or fresh
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½ cup whole grain bread crumbs
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½ tsp smoked paprika (optional garnish)