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Nacho Cashew Cheese Sauce

Creamy Nacho Cashew Cheese Sauce: Dairy-Free & Delicious!

Discover the rich and satisfying Nacho Cashew Cheese Sauce that's dairy-free and bursting with flavor.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Soaking Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Plant-Based
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 1 cup raw cashews or pepitas/sunflower seeds for a nut-free option
  • 1 cup unsweetened almond milk or any unsweetened non-dairy milk
  • 1/4 cup nutritional yeast
For the Flavor
  • 1 can drained green chilies canned recommended
  • 2 tablespoons pickled jalapenos for tangy heat
  • 1 medium lemon juice only, fresh preferred
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder

Equipment

  • high-speed blender

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Soak cashews for 6-8 hours or boil for 20-30 minutes until softened. Drain and rinse.
  2. In a blender, combine soaked cashews, green chilies, jalapenos, lemon juice, nutritional yeast, smoked paprika, chili powder, and almond milk. Blend until smooth.
  3. Taste and adjust seasoning as desired with salt and almond milk for consistency.
  4. Transfer to an airtight container or serve immediately. Store in the fridge for up to 7 days or freeze for 1 month.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 5gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 200mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure proper soaking for creaminess, blend until smooth, and store safely for best results.

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