Austin, Texas-based Cece’s Veggie Co. has branched into meal solutions with a new product line that includes a healthier alternative to the classic macaroni and cheese.
Shells & Cheese features organic butternut squash pieces and organic cheddar cheese. Cece’s also has a vegan version of the product — Shells & Cheez.
“Anyone who has kids is going to jump for joy when they try the butternut shells,” founder Mason Arnold said in a news release. “They check all the boxes — healthy, easy and kiddo-approved. My own kids helped with product development, and they can’t get enough of them.”
Other meal options in the new line are Zucchini Marinara and Veggie Medley, a combination of riced cauliflower, broccoli, carrots and green onions that can be sautéed with oil and tamari for a paleo-friendly fried rice, per the release.
The products will be available in certain locations of Whole Foods Market, H-E-B, Central Market and Mariano’s stores this month. The Shells & Cheese and Zucchini Marinara have a suggested retail price of $5.99. The products serve two as an entree or four as a side.