How to Make Medium Cheddar Cheese Sauce (Live, Raw, and Vegan) - A Step-by-Step Guide

Welcome to a delicious and versatile recipe for Medium Cheddar Cheese Sauce that is not only live and raw, but also completely vegan. This creamy and flavorful sauce is perfect for dipping, drizzling, or using as a base for a variety of dishes. Whether you are looking for a dairy-free alternative to traditional cheddar sauce or simply want to experiment with new and exciting flavors, this recipe is sure to become a staple in your kitchen.

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Ingredients

  • 3 cups raw cashews
  • 3 cups water, or as needed
  • ¼ cup lemon juice (Optional)
  • ½ cup water to cover
  • ¾ cup nutritional yeast
  • ¼ cup chopped onion
  • 2 teaspoons sunflower seed oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon tamari sauce
  • ½ teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Additional Time: 12 hrs
  • Total Time: 12 hrs 20 mins
  • Servings: 16
  • Yield: 16 servings

  • Place cashews in a large bowl. Pour enough water over cashews to cover.
  • Cover the bowl and soak cashews overnight, at least 12 hours.
  • Drain the water from cashews; place cashews in a blender. For a tangier cheddar flavor add 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice to cashews. Pour enough water to come to 1/4-inch below of the top of the cashews. Blend until partially smooth.
  • Place nutritional yeast, onion, sunflower seed oil, salt, garlic powder, tamari sauce, turmeric, and cayenne pepper in blender. Blend until smooth.
  • Nutrition

    174 cal.

    • Total Fat: 13g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Sodium: 334mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 11g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 7g
    • Vitamin C: 2mg
    • Calcium: 14mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 278mg