Vegan Cheesy Sauce
Vegan Cheesy Sauce is a delectably creamy and versatile plant-based sauce that serves as a delicious topping for nachos, a savoury addition to crepe or omelette mixes, and a key ingredient in crafting a mouthwatering vegan mac and cheese. Its rich, cheesy flavour is achieved through a combination of plant-based ingredients, offering a delectable alternative to traditional dairy-based sauces.
Ingredients
- ½ cup nutritional yeast
- 1 large carrot diced
- 1 small brown onion diced
- 2 medium potatoes diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup raw cashews
- ½ tsp black pepper ground
- 1 tsp dry mustard ground
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- ½ tbsp tamari sauce
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1½ cups plant milk
Instructions
- Soak cashews in hot water for 10 minutes, then drain.
- In a pot, boil the potatoes and carrots until soft.
- At the same time, in a small amount of vege stock or water, dry-fry the brown onion and garlic.
- Once the potatoes and carrots are soft and the onion is transparent, remove from heat and allow to cool.
- Add all ingredients to a high-speed blender. Blend until all is combined, and the mix is smooth.
- Cool in fridge in a sealed container until required.
Nutrition
Calories: 1377kcalCarbohydrates: 154gProtein: 57gFat: 66gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 15gMonounsaturated Fat: 33gSodium: 776mgPotassium: 4051mgFiber: 25gSugar: 27gVitamin A: 14429IUVitamin C: 126mgCalcium: 663mgIron: 16mg
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