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Vegan Faux Cheese Sauce

A creamy, delicious vegan cheese sauce perfect for pasta, nachos, or as a dip.
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Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Course: Sauce
Cuisine: Vegan
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 200 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 1 cup Raw Cashews soaked in water for at least 2 hours
  • 1 cup Water
  • ¼ cup Nutritional Yeast
  • 2 tablespoon Lemon Juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Salt or to taste
  • ½ teaspoon Turmeric for color
  • ½ teaspoon Paprika

Instructions 

  1. 1. Drain and rinse the soaked cashews.
  2. 2. Add all ingredients to a blender and blend until smooth.
  3. 3. Pour the mixture into a saucepan and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until thickened, about 5-7 minutes.
  4. 4. Adjust seasoning to taste and serve warm.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 200kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 300mg | Potassium: 250mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 100IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 2mg

Keywords

Cheese Sauce, Vegan
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