Nacho Cashew Cheese Sauce: Indulgent Flavor Without Guilt
A delicious and healthy alternative to traditional cheese sauce that’s perfect for nachos or as a dip.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 2 cups 1x
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Vegan
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup raw cashews
- 1/4 cup nutritional yeast
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup water
Instructions
- Soak cashews in water for at least 2 hours, then drain.
- Combine soaked cashews, nutritional yeast, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, apple cider vinegar, salt, and water in a blender.
- Blend until smooth and creamy.
- Adjust seasoning to taste and serve warm with nachos.
Notes
- This sauce can be refrigerated for up to a week.
- Reheat gently on the stove before serving if it thickens.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Nacho Cashew Cheese Sauce, Vegan Cheese Sauce, Healthy Dip