The Best Vegan Cashew Cheese Sauce You’ll Ever Eat Recipe
Indulge in the rich and creamy goodness of this delectable vegan cashew cheese sauce. Made with wholesome ingredients and bursting with flavor, it’s a versatile addition to your culinary repertoire.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 6-8 servings 1x
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Vegan
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
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Cashew Cheese Sauce:
- 1 1/2 cups raw cashews
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1/4 cup nutritional yeast
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk (plus extra to thin if needed)
- 1 jalapeno, chopped (optional; deseed for less heat)
- 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Soak the Cashews: Soak the cashews in 4 cups of water for at least 2 hours. For a quicker method, place the raw cashews in a pot with water, bring to a boil, then turn off the heat. Let the cashews sit for 30-45 minutes in the warm water, then drain.
- Blend the Sauce: Once the cashews are softened, add them to a high-powered blender along with the garlic, nutritional yeast, almond milk, jalapeno, turmeric, paprika, onion powder, dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper. Blend until smooth and creamy.
- Adjust Consistency: If you prefer a thinner sauce, add more almond milk, one tablespoon at a time, until you reach your desired consistency. Taste and adjust seasonings to suit your preferences.
- Serve: Enjoy this rich and creamy vegan cheese sauce as a dip, on pasta, or as a topping for vegetables or nachos.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: vegan, cashew cheese sauce, dairy-free, plant-based, creamy sauce
