Cajun Mac n' Cheese

• 1 small butternut squash, peeled and cubed into small pieces (about 4 cups)

• 3 large shallots, diced (about 2 cups)

• 2 Tbsp avocado oil (or cooking oil of preference)

• 1 lb. pasta

• 2 cups vegetable stock

• 1 batch cashew pulp (from cashew milk)

• 1 cup raw cashews (soaked in water overnight in the fridge)

• ⅓ cup nutritional yeast flakes

• 2 Tbsp mellow white miso paste

• 2 Tbsp lemon juice

• 3 Tbsp smoked paprika

• 2 tsp sea salt

• 2 tsp cracked black pepper

• 1 tsp garlic powder

• 1 tsp cayenne pepper

• 1 tsp dried thyme

• 1 tsp dried oregano

• 1/2 cup panko bread crumbs

• ¼ cup salted Almond Cow vegan butter, melted

• ½ cup chives, thinly sliced, divided

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