How to Make Knock-Your-Socks-Off Cashew 'Cheese' Sauce - A Step-by-Step Guide

Ready to take your taste buds on a wild ride? Look no further than this Knock-Your-Socks-Off Cashew "Cheese" Sauce recipe. Whether you're a vegan, lactose intolerant, or just looking to switch up your usual cheese sauce, this recipe is sure to impress. The creamy texture and rich, cheesy flavor will have you coming back for seconds, and maybe even thirds.

This "cheese" sauce is made with cashews, which provide a rich and creamy base for the sauce. The cashews are soaked and then blend...

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Ingredients

  • 1 ¼ cups raw cashews
  • 6 banana peppers with brine, or more to taste
  • 1 (12 ounce) jar roasted red peppers, drained and chopped
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon tahini, or more to taste
  • 1 tablespoon nutritional yeast, or more to taste
  • 2 teaspoons sea salt
  • 2 teaspoons miso paste

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Additional Time: 1 hr
  • Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins
  • Servings: 16
  • Yield: 16 servings

  • Soak cashews in warm water for at least 1 hour; drain.
  • Place banana peppers plus 2 tablespoons brine in a high-powered blender. Add soaked cashews, red peppers, lemon juice, tahini, nutritional yeast, salt, and miso paste. Blend until creamy . If not blending well, add a splash of water or juice from the roasted red peppers.
  • Nutrition

    77 cal.

    • Total Fat: 5g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Sodium: 464mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 5g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 3g
    • Vitamin C: 13mg
    • Calcium: 9mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 35mg