Soy-Free Creamy Nacho Cheese Sauce
Dive into the ultimate plant-based indulgence with this Soy-Free Creamy Nacho Cheese Sauce—velvety, flavorful, and completely dairy-free! Perfectly combining raw cashews, tender potatoes, and vibrant carrots, this recipe creates a rich, silky base that's enhanced by the tangy zest of lemon juice and apple cider vinegar. Nutritional yeast brings in a cheesy depth while spices like paprika and turmeric add warmth and a pop of color. Ready in just 30 minutes, this versatile sauce can be served as a dip, drizzled over nachos, or paired with your favorite dishes for a guilt-free cheesy experience. Whether you're catering to dietary restrictions or simply craving a wholesome alternative, this soy-free nacho cheese sauce delivers unbeatable flavor and creamy perfection. A must-try for vegan nacho cheese lovers!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Raw cashews
- 1 medium Potato, peeled and diced
- 1 medium Carrot, peeled and diced
- 0.25 cup Nutritional yeast
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon Apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 0.25 teaspoon Turmeric
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.125 teaspoon Cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1.5 cups Water
Instructions
1. Soak the raw cashews in warm water for at least 1 hour. Drain and rinse before using.
2. In a medium saucepan, add the diced potato and carrot. Cover with water and bring to a boil.
3. Cook for about 15 minutes, or until the potato and carrot are soft and tender. Drain well.
4. In a high-speed blender, combine the soaked cashews, cooked potato and carrot, nutritional yeast, lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, turmeric, salt, and cayenne pepper.
5. Add 1.5 cups of water to the blender. Blend on high speed for about 2-3 minutes, or until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy.
6. Taste the cheese sauce and adjust seasoning if necessary.
7. Pour the sauce back into the saucepan and gently heat over a low flame, stirring occasionally, until warm and slightly thickened.
8. Serve immediately as a dip or drizzle over nachos and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
859 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 49.9 g | 64% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.9 g | 44% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2449 mg | 106% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 88.5 g | 32% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.5 g | 38% | |
| Total Sugars | 12.2 g | ||
| Protein | 27.8 g | 56% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 130 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 10.5 mg | 58% | |
| Potassium | 2059 mg | 44% | |
*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.
