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Creamy Nacho Cashew Cheese Sauce

Creamy Nacho Cashew Cheese Sauce That's Simply Irresistible

This Creamy Nacho Cashew Cheese Sauce is a plant-based alternative that delivers the cheesy flavor loved by many.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Sauces
Cuisine: Plant-Based, Vegan
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sauce
  • 1 cup Raw Cashews Soak for at least 4 hours or overnight.
  • 1 cup Plant Milk Any variety (almond, soy, etc.)
  • ¼ cup Nutritional Yeast Offers cheesy flavor.
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice Freshly squeezed.
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder Can substitute with fresh minced garlic.
  • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder Can swap with finely chopped onions.
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika Regular paprika works if needed.
  • ½ teaspoon Turmeric Optional; adds color and health benefits.
  • ½ teaspoon Salt Adjust to taste.
  • ½ teaspoon Chili Powder Optional for spice.

Equipment

  • High-Speed Blender
  • medium saucepan
  • colander

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Soak cashews in a bowl covered with water for at least 4 hours or overnight.
  2. Drain and rinse the soaked cashews thoroughly under cold running water.
  3. Blend soaked cashews with plant milk, nutritional yeast, lemon juice, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, turmeric, salt, and chili powder until smooth.
  4. Adjust the consistency by adding more plant milk as needed until desired thickness is achieved.
  5. Heat the blended sauce in a saucepan over low heat, stirring constantly for 3-5 minutes.
  6. Serve immediately over nachos or as a dip for veggies.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 5gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 250mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 4gSugar: 1gVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 8mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to a week. Sauce can be frozen for up to three months.

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