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Nacho Cashew Cheese Sauce

Creamy Nacho Cashew Cheese Sauce for Pure Snack Bliss

This Nacho Cashew Cheese Sauce is a creamy, healthy dip that elevates your snacking experience.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 2 minutes
Soaking Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 cups
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: Plant-Based
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base Sauce
  • 1 cup cashews soaked
  • 1 can green chilies canned version recommended
  • 1/4 cup pickled jalapenos store-bought or homemade
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice or fresh lime juice
  • 3 tablespoons nutritional yeast for cheesy flavor
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder adjust to taste
  • 1/2 cup almond milk or unsweetened plant-based milk
Optional Add-Ins
  • to taste fresh herbs like cilantro or chives
  • to taste extra spices like hot sauce or cayenne

Equipment

  • high-speed blender

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Soak cashews in water for 6-8 hours or in boiling water for 20-30 minutes.
  2. Drain the cashews and place them in a high-speed blender with the remaining ingredients.
  3. Blend on high for 1-2 minutes until smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as necessary.
  4. Taste and season with salt gradually, starting with ½ teaspoon, and blend again until well combined.
  5. Transfer leftover sauce to an airtight container for storage.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 7gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 300mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store sauce in the fridge for up to 7 days or freeze for up to 1 month. Reheat gently on the stove.

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