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Dairy Free "Cheezy" Sauce

Prep Time:

20 MInutes

Cook Time:

10 Minutes

Serves:

4 Servings

Level:

Beginner

About the Recipe

This cheese sauce is rich, versatile, and so easy! All without the guilt

Ingredients

  • ½ cup Cashews, soaked

  • 1 sweet potato, medium, cubed

  • 1 carrot, medium, chopped

  • 1 tsp onion powder

  • 1 clove garlic

  • 1 tsp mustard, omit if allergic

  • ½ cup nutritional yeast

  • 1 lemon, juiced

  • 1 ½ tsp salt

  • ½ tsp paprika

  • ½ cup water


[to make 'nacho' cheese, add 2 tbsp pickled banana peppers!]

Preparation

  • Boil potatoes and carrots for 20 minutes [ tip: add cashews if you haven't had time to soak them!]

  • Once fully soft, drain [save 1 cup of water used for boiling if using, add to blender]

  • Add all remaining ingredients to high speed blender; blend until smooth

  • Add peppers if using [tip: adjust paprika, garlic, salt, pepper to own taste preference]

  • Add to pasta, potatoes, rice, cooked vegetables, tacos - possibilities are endless!

  • Store in airtight container in refrigerator for up to 5 days

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