Melty Cheese Sauce Vegan Recipe

Indulge in this unbelievably creamy and cheesy vegan sauce, perfect for pasta, pizza, veggies, and more! Created by a family for their milk and egg-intolerant member, this recipe is a game-changer for dairy-free diets. Easy to make in just 15 minutes, it's so delicious, even cheese-lovers will be amazed!

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Calories 206.7 kcal
Protein 21g
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Ingredients for Melty Cheese Sauce Vegan

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How to Make Melty Cheese Sauce Vegan

  1. Drain and rinse the soaked cashews.
  2. Combine the cashews, nutritional yeast, 1/2 cup water, lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper in a high-speed blender or food processor.
  3. Blend until completely smooth and creamy, adding more water, a tablespoon at a time, if needed to reach desired consistency.
  4. Pour the mixture into a medium saucepan.
  5. If using agar agar, whisk it into the sauce.
  6. Cook over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens to your desired consistency (about 5-7 minutes).
  7. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
  8. Remove from heat and serve immediately over your favorite pasta, pizza, vegetables, or as a dip for tater tots or veggie burgers. It also pairs wonderfully with ketchup and barbecue sauce!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

73 g

Sugar

10g

Fat

8g

Carbs

8g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Melty Cheese Sauce Vegan?

Melty Cheese Sauce Vegan takes about 20 minutes from start to finish — roughly 5 minutes to prepare and 15 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Melty Cheese Sauce Vegan?

Melty Cheese Sauce Vegan has approximately 206.7 calories per serving, with about 21 g protein, 8 g carbohydrates and 14 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Melty Cheese Sauce Vegan?

The key ingredients for Melty Cheese Sauce Vegan are Raw Cashews, Pimientos, Nutritional Yeast Flakes, Cornstarch, Lemon Juice, Salt. See the full list with measurements above.

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