Vegan Creamy Nacho Cheese Sauce
Dive into the irresistible allure of our Vegan Creamy Nacho Cheese Sauce—a plant-based take on the classic that's sure to satisfy your cheesy cravings without compromise! This indulgently smooth and velvety sauce is crafted from wholesome ingredients like soaked raw cashews, tender carrots, and potatoes, blended to perfection with rich nutritional yeast and a bold medley of spices for a zesty kick. It's dairy-free, gluten-free, and brimming with flavor, making it ideal for nachos, dipping veggies, or drizzling over your favorite dishes. Ready in just 30 minutes, this recipe is both quick and nutritious, delivering maximum satisfaction with every bite. Perfect for vegan cheese lovers and anyone seeking a guilt-free comfort food alternative!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Raw cashews
- 1 medium Carrot
- 1 medium Potato
- 0.25 cup Nutritional yeast
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Paprika
- 0.25 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons Apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 cup Water
- 2 cups Hot water (for soaking)
Instructions
Place the raw cashews in a small bowl and cover them with 2 cups of hot water. Let them soak for at least 15 minutes to soften.
Meanwhile, peel and dice the carrot and potato into small chunks.
Place the diced carrot and potato into a medium saucepan and cover them with water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, reduce the heat to medium, and simmer until fork-tender, about 10-12 minutes.
Drain the cashews and add them to a high-speed blender along with the cooked carrot and potato.
To the blender, add nutritional yeast, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, cayenne pepper, lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, salt, and 1 cup of water.
Blend on high until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as needed. This may take 2-3 minutes depending on your blender.
Taste the sauce and adjust the salt or spices according to your preference.
Pour the sauce into a saucepan over low heat to warm through, stirring occasionally. Serve immediately over nachos or as a dip. Adjust the thickness by adding more water if needed.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
883 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 56.0 g | 72% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.6 g | 53% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 4 mg | 2% | |
| Sodium | 2673 mg | 116% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 80.2 g | 29% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.6 g | 34% | |
| Total Sugars | 12.0 g | ||
| Protein | 27.5 g | 55% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 99 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 9.1 mg | 51% | |
| Potassium | 1637 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.
