Description
A creamy and flavorful vegan cheese sauce made with cashews, perfect for nachos or dipping.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup raw cashews (soaked for at least 2 hours)
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/4 cup nutritional yeast
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/4 tsp turmeric (for color)
Instructions
- Drain and rinse the soaked cashews.
- Add all ingredients to a blender.
- Blend until smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as needed.
- Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Warm slightly in a pan if serving hot or use immediately.
Notes
- Soaking cashews softens them for a smoother texture.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
- Thin with water if needed when reheating.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 5 mins
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg