Raw Cheezy Sauce

Ingredients

• 2 cup cashews (Soaked for 1–2 hours)
• 1.5 cup water
• 0.25 cup nutritional yeast
• 2 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tbsp onion powder
• 2 tsp garlic powder
• 2 tsp chipotle powder
• 2 tsp apple cider vinegar
• salt (To taste)

Steps

1. 1

   Soak the cashews in water for 1–2 hours, until softened. Drain them before blending.

2. 2

   Add the soaked cashews, 1½ cups water, nutritional yeast, smoked paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, chipotle powder, apple cider vinegar, and salt to taste to a high-speed blender.

3. 3

   Blend until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy, pausing to scrape down the sides if needed. Adjust the texture with a little additional water only if necessary, then enjoy as a sauce or dip.

Notes

The source describes this as a raw cheezy sauce or dip. Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container and use within several days.

Nutrition per serving

• sauce
• dip
• vegan
• raw
• dairy-free
• gluten-free
• no-cook
• plant-based