Shockingly Good Vegan Cheese Sauce
Creamy, rich, and bursting with bold, cheesy flavor, this Shockingly Good Vegan Cheese Sauce is a game-changer for plant-based cooking. Made with wholesome ingredients like raw cashews, carrots, and potatoes, this dairy-free sauce achieves its velvety texture and bright golden hue naturally—no processed substitutes here! Nutritional yeast, turmeric, and a hint of paprika deliver the savory, umami-packed flavor you crave, while lemon juice adds just the right pop of tang. Ready in under 30 minutes, this versatile vegan cheese sauce is perfect for drizzling over nachos, dressing up pasta, or pairing with fresh veggies for the ultimate guilt-free dip. Simple, healthy, and absolutely delicious, this recipe is sure to satisfy vegans and non-vegans alike.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Raw cashews
- 1 medium Carrot
- 1 medium Potato
- 0.25 cup Nutritional yeast
- 2 tablespoons Fresh lemon juice
- 0.75 cup Unsweetened plant-based milk (e.g., almond or oat)
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Paprika
- 0.25 teaspoon Turmeric
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 cup Water
Instructions
Place the raw cashews in a bowl and cover with hot water. Let them soak for at least 10 minutes to soften while you prepare the vegetables.
Peel and cube the carrot and potato into small, evenly sized pieces to ensure quick and even cooking.
In a small pot, add the cubed carrot and potato. Cover with water and bring to a boil. Cook for 10-12 minutes, or until the vegetables are completely soft and fork-tender.
Once the vegetables are cooked, drain them and transfer to a high-speed blender or food processor.
Drain the soaked cashews and add them to the blender along with the cooked vegetables.
Add the nutritional yeast, lemon juice, plant-based milk, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, turmeric, salt, and the 1/2 cup of water to the blender.
Blend on high speed for 1-2 minutes, or until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy. Scrape down the sides of the blender as necessary to ensure everything is incorporated.
Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning if needed. Add a little more salt or nutritional yeast for flavor, or more plant-based milk for a thinner consistency.
Serve the cheese sauce warm. It can be reheated over low heat on the stovetop if necessary. Enjoy it poured over pasta, drizzled on nachos, or as a dip for veggies!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
901 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 57.8 g | 74% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.7 g | 53% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 4 mg | 2% | |
| Sodium | 2781 mg | 121% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 80.0 g | 29% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.5 g | 34% | |
| Total Sugars | 11.5 g | ||
| Protein | 28.2 g | 56% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.9 mcg | 9% | |
| Calcium | 316 mg | 24% | |
| Iron | 9.6 mg | 53% | |
| Potassium | 1660 mg | 35% | |
*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.
