Cashew Cheese Sauce

This sauce is amazingly cheese-like. It has a very hearty taste, and contains no soy, for those with soy allergies. Delicious and smooth, good for macaroni and “cheese” or as a dip or sauce.

Step: 1

Rinse cashews under warm water. Place in a bowl and cover with hot water. Let soak for 10 minutes.

Step: 2

Combine 2 cups water, nutritional yeast, cornstarch, and mustard in a blender or food processor. Blend on high for 1 minute. Add soaked cashews and blend on high until smooth, 1 1/2 minutes or longer. Transfer to a medium saucepan.

Step: 3

Cook over low heat, whisking constantly, until sauce thickens, 5 to 7 minutes. Add more water if needed to reach desired consistency. Season with black pepper.

Per Serving: 196 calories; protein 7.4g; carbohydrates 15.3g; fat 13g; sodium 159.6mg.

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