CASHEW CHEESE SAUCE

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This sauce is amazingly cheese-like. It has a very hearty taste, and contains no soy, for those with soy allergies. Delicious and smooth, good for macaroni and "cheese" or as a dip or sauce.

Provided by jennyp

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup raw cashews
2 cups water, or more as needed
4 tablespoons nutritional yeast flakes
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons classic deli mustard (such as Grey PouponĀ®)
ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Rinse cashews under warm water. Place in a bowl and cover with hot water. Let soak for 10 minutes.
  • Combine 2 cups water, nutritional yeast, cornstarch, and mustard in a blender or food processor. Blend on high for 1 minute. Add soaked cashews and blend on high until smooth, 1 1/2 minutes or longer. Transfer to a medium saucepan.
  • Cook over low heat, whisking constantly, until sauce thickens, 5 to 7 minutes. Add more water if needed to reach desired consistency. Season with black pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 196.2 calories, Carbohydrate 15.3 g, Fat 13 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 7.4 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 159.6 mg, Sugar 1.4 g

Marquez
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This sauce is so easy to make, and it's a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Nabukeera Takia
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover cashews. I always have a bag of cashews in my pantry, and this is a great way to use them up before they go bad.


Linda nelvin
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I was skeptical at first, but this cashew cheese sauce really surprised me. It's so creamy and flavorful, and it goes great with pasta, vegetables, or even just on its own. I'm definitely a fan!


Twum-Barimah Dansobea Apeatu
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This recipe is a game-changer for me. I'm lactose intolerant, so I've always had to avoid cheese sauces. But this cashew cheese sauce is just as delicious as the real thing, and it's so easy to make. I've already used it in several dishes, and it's a


Wyatt Graham
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This cashew cheese sauce is amazing! It's so creamy and flavorful, and it's the perfect addition to any pasta dish. I also love that it's made with simple, wholesome ingredients. I will definitely be making this again and again.