Creamy Vegan Cashew Cheese Sauce
A rich and creamy vegan cheese sauce that brings a burst of flavor to any dish, made with cashews and nutritional yeast.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 255 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Vegan
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
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- 1 cup raw cashews (soaked in water for at least 4 hours)
- 1/2 cup fresh water
- 3 tablespoons nutritional yeast
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- A pinch turmeric (optional)
Instructions
- Soak the cashews in water for at least 4 hours, or overnight.
- Drain and rinse the cashews under cool running water.
- Blend the soaked cashews with fresh water, nutritional yeast, lemon juice, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and turmeric until smooth.
- Achieve a creamy texture, adding more water as needed.
- Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning as desired.
- Serve the sauce warm or chilled, and enjoy!
Notes
Store leftover sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Add water when reheating if it’s thickened.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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