Vegan Cheese Sauce

Back

Vegan Cheese Sauce

Cheese-Sauce

Category, , , CuisineDiets, ,

The vegan version of this cheesy sauce is guilt-free and decadent with a texture and taste that will amaze the kid in you. Enjoy this sauce with chips, mac and cheese, or pour it over sandwiches. Get creative!

Ingredients

 ¾ cup cashews
 ¾ cup unsweetened almond milk
 3 tablespoons nutritional yeast
 2 tablespoons tapioca starch*
 1 small jalapeño (optional)
 2 tablespoons lime juice
 1 ½ teaspoons white miso
 1 teaspoon garlic powder
 1 teaspoon ground cumin
 ¼ teaspoon ground turmeric
 Salt to taste
Garnish
 Sprinkle with paprika (optional)

Instructions

1

Soak the cashews for 4 hours or overnight. Drain.

2

In a high-speed blender, blend all of the ingredients until smooth.

3

Pour sauce into a pan. Cook for 3-4 minutes over medium-high heat, stirring constantly. Sauce will thicken. Remove from stove. Serve as planned.

Note:
For the best version of this sauce, tapioca starch is necessary to create the perfect consistency.

Serves 3 to 4

Share this recipe

Share on facebook
Share on twitter
Share on pinterest
Share on print
Share on email

  • You may also like

Other Recipes

Check out our veggie cooking videos

Get updates and news about the next Veggie Fest, wellness articles, and new delicious recipes straight to your inbox.

Subscribe!

Ingredients

 ¾ cup cashews
 ¾ cup unsweetened almond milk
 3 tablespoons nutritional yeast
 2 tablespoons tapioca starch*
 1 small jalapeño (optional)
 2 tablespoons lime juice
 1 ½ teaspoons white miso
 1 teaspoon garlic powder
 1 teaspoon ground cumin
 ¼ teaspoon ground turmeric
 Salt to taste
Garnish
 Sprinkle with paprika (optional)

Directions

1

Soak the cashews for 4 hours or overnight. Drain.

2

In a high-speed blender, blend all of the ingredients until smooth.

3

Pour sauce into a pan. Cook for 3-4 minutes over medium-high heat, stirring constantly. Sauce will thicken. Remove from stove. Serve as planned.

Note:
For the best version of this sauce, tapioca starch is necessary to create the perfect consistency.

Serves 3 to 4

Vegan Cheese Sauce
IngredientsDirections