Quick and Dirty 5 Ingredient Vegan Cheeze Sauce
Creamy, silky, and packed with cheesy flavor, this Quick and Dirty 5 Ingredient Vegan Cheeze Sauce is a plant-based game-changer you can whip up in just five minutes! Made with pantry staples like raw cashews, nutritional yeast, and garlic powder, this dairy-free sauce is perfect for drizzling over pasta, nachos, or roasted veggies. The recipe requires no cooking—just a blender—and the result is a luscious, velvety sauce that’s as versatile as it is delicious. Whether you’re craving comfort food or looking for a simple vegan topping, this easy cheeze sauce delivers big on taste while keeping your prep time minimal. Great for meal prep, it can be stored in the fridge and reheated for a quick, fuss-free addition to any dish.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Raw cashews
- 3 tablespoons Nutritional yeast
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 1 cup Water
Instructions
Start by soaking the raw cashews in hot water for about 10 minutes to soften. If you have a high-speed blender, you can skip this step.
Drain the soaked cashews and add them to a blender.
Add the nutritional yeast, garlic powder, salt, and water to the blender along with the cashews.
Blend on high until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy. Scrape down the sides of the blender if needed to ensure everything is fully incorporated.
Taste the sauce and adjust salt or other seasonings as desired.
Use immediately as a warm sauce or store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. Reheat gently on the stovetop or in the microwave, adding a splash of water to thin if necessary.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
698 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 49.2 g | 63% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.8 g | 44% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1216 mg | 53% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 45.1 g | 16% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.9 g | 25% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.9 g | ||
| Protein | 30.3 g | 61% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 60 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 8.9 mg | 49% | |
| Potassium | 1074 mg | 23% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
