Pesto Mac & Cheez

Suggested adult serving: 2½ cups Store any leftover mac & cheez in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. RECIPE TIPS Soaked Cashews: Soak cashews in very hot water for 15 minutes, drain the water, then rinse the nuts. You can also soak them in batches to save time, place portions in airtight containers, then chill in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 3 months. Nutritional Yeast: Popular in plant-based cooking for its “cheesy” flavor, nutritional yeast comes in both flaked and powdered form. If you buy powdered, use ⅓ cup for every 1 cup of flakes specified in a recipe. Arrowroot Powder: If arrowroot is unfamiliar or unavailable to you, you can substitute cornstarch or tapioca starch. If using cornstarch, be sure to boil the mixture for 1 minute to eliminate the starch taste. If using tapioca, double the quantity for similar thickening results. Cayenne Pepper: Warning: Spicy! Consider omitting the cayenne pepper if you are serving to children. Unflavored Plant Milk: Plant milk is the term we use to describe the plant-based milk of your choice. Rice, oat, hemp, almond, and soy milk are all varieties of plant milk. Look for unsweetened, unflavored plant milks.