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vegan cheese sauce

Vegan Nacho Cheese Sauce

Rich, creamy and cheesy… this is the best vegan cheese sauce by far! Cheese sauces make for a great dip, eaten hot with chips or veggies. You and your guests will be surprised that this sauce is actually healthy super, made from vegetables and not dairy!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Course Dips, Sauces
Cuisine American
Servings 6 cups

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup raw cashews soaked
  • 3 cups diced peeled potatoes
  • 2 cups diced carrots
  • 1/3 cup nutritional yeast
  • 3 tbsp neutral-tasting oil grape, sunflower, olive
  • 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tsp white wine vinegar
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1 tsp sea salt
  • ½ tsp smoked paprika
  • 3 tbsp water

Instructions
 

  • Soak the cashews in hot/boiling water for at least an hour or overnight.
  • Fill a large pot with 2 inches of water and bring to a boil over medium heat. Arrange the carrots and potatoes in a metal steamer basket; place in the pot and cover. Steam the vegetables until fork-tender, 10-15 minutes.
  • Place all the ingredients in a high-speed blender or Vitamix.
  • Blend until smooth.  Scrape down the sides if needed and re-blend.
  • Taste and add more salt or water if needed.
  • Will keep in an airtight container in a fridge for up to a week.
Keyword vegan
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