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Vegan "Cheese" Sauce made with 4 basic whole food ingredients. This easy recipe makes creamy, delicious vegan-friendly sauce that tastes cheesy! | TheRoastedRoot.net #paleo #dairyfree
Servings: 1 cup

Vegan "Cheese" Sauce

5 from 1 vote
A vegan, plant-based "cheese" sauce to go on everything! Whip it up to drizzle over your vegetarian meals!
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Soak Time: 3 hours
Total Time: 3 hours 10 minutes

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Place cashews in bowl and cover with 2 inches of water. Soak 3 hours or overnight. Drain cashews.
  • Add all ingredients, including soaked cashews, to a high-powered blender. Blend on high for 1 minute or until sauce is completely smooth. Taste for flavor and add more sea salt, cider vinegar, or 1/2 tsp garlic powder. 
  • Either use immediately or store in an air-tight container in the refrigerator. The sauce stays fresh for up to 10 days. Note: Sauce will thicken in the refrigerator, so stir well before using.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Serving (2 Tbsp), Calories: 88kcal, Carbohydrates: 4g, Protein: 4g, Fat: 7g, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 1g
Course: Salsas, Sauces, Spreads, Dips, & Dressings
Cuisine: American
Keyword: dairy free, paleo, vegan
Author: Julia