Cashew Cheese Sauce Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Cinco de Mayo Recipes. (Cashew Cheese Sauce Recipe). 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.

Brief

Prep 10 mins

Cook: 10 mins

Additional: 10 mins

Total: 30 mins

Servings: 5

Yield: 5 servings

Cashew Cheese Sauce Recipe

Ingredients

1 cup raw cashews

2 cups water

or more as needed

4 tablespoons nutritional yeast flakes

2 tablespoons cornstarch

2 tablespoons classic deli mustard (such as Grey Poupon®)

ground black pepper to taste

Basic Margarita

Side Dish

Directions

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.

Nutritional Information

Cashew Cheese Sauce Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:5

Calories: 196.2

% Daily Value *

Protein: 7.4g 15%

Carbohydrates: 15.3g 5%

Dietary Fiber: 2.5g 10%

Sugars: 1.4g

Fat: 13g 20%

Saturated Fat: 2.5g 13%

Vitamin A Iu: 0.6IU

Niacin Equivalents: 23.8mg 183%

Vitamin B6: 3.9mg 244%

Folate: 114.9mcg 29%

Calcium: 16.1mg 2%

Iron: 2mg 11%

Magnesium: 72.7mg 26%

Potassium: 286.4mg 8%

Sodium: 159.6mg 6%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 6%

Calories From Fat: 116.7

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.