Description
A creamy, cheesy, and flavorful plant-based sauce that’s perfect for nachos and other snacks.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup raw cashews, soaked for 2–4 hours
- 1/4 cup nutritional yeast
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Drain and rinse the soaked cashews.
- Combine the cashews, nutritional yeast, water, lemon juice, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, and salt in a blender.
- Blend on high until the mixture is smooth and creamy, about 1-2 minutes.
- Adjust the consistency by adding more water if needed.
- Serve warm or cold over nachos or any dish you like!
Notes
Soaking cashews for at least 2 hours is key to achieving a smooth texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: cashew cheese, vegan nacho cheese, plant-based recipes, healthy snack, dairy-free cheese