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Cashew Cheese Sauce

This smooth and creamy cashew cheese sauce is absolutely delicious! Perfect for drizzling on vegetables and bowls, baked potatoes, nachos, burritos, and so much more!
Prep Time10 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Condiment
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Cheese, Cheese sauce, Oil Free, Quick & Easy
Servings: 8
Calories: 114kcal
Author: Teresa Sklenicka

Ingredients

  • 1 cup raw cashews
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • ½ to ¾ cup water
  • 1 clove garlic
  • ⅓ cup nutritional yeast
  • ½ to 1 teaspoon hot sauce
  • rounded ½ teaspoon chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon turmeric
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon onion powder

Instructions

  • If you don't have a high speed blender like a Vitamix, soak the cashew overnight. Rinse and drain before using.
  • Add all ingredients to a blender, and blend on high until smooth. Add additional water to reach your desired consistency.
  • This sauce thickens slightly when refrigerated. Enjoy on your favorite Mexican dishes, burgers, sandwiches, bowls, and more!

Nutrition

Calories: 114kcal | Carbohydrates: 7.4g | Protein: 5.8g | Fat: 7.6g | Saturated Fat: 1.3g | Sodium: 200mg | Fiber: 2.2g | Sugar: 1.1g | Vitamin A: 219.32IU | Vitamin C: 0.77mg | Calcium: 19.82mg | Iron: 3.67mg