Easy Vegan Cheese Sauce: A Creamy Delight for Your Dishes
A delicious and simple vegan cheese sauce that adds creaminess and flavor to any dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 2 cups 1x
- Category: Sauces
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Vegan
- Diet: Vegan, Gluten-Free
Ingredients
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- 1 cup raw cashews
- 1/4 cup nutritional yeast
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Soak the cashews in water for at least 2 hours, then drain.
- In a blender, combine the soaked cashews, nutritional yeast, garlic powder, onion powder, turmeric, water, and lemon juice.
- Blend until smooth and creamy.
- Adjust the texture with more water if needed and season with salt.
- Serve warm or store in the fridge for later use.
Notes
- This sauce can be used as a dip, pasta sauce, or on nachos.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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