Whole Food Plant-Based Cheese Sauce
This beauitful cheese sauce is made with potatoes and carrots and can be used to top any of your favorite plant-based recipes.
Ingredients
- 3 cups red or yellow potatoes, peeled & chopped
- 1 cup carrots, peeled & chopped
- 1/2 cup cashews, soaked overnight
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 6 tbsp nutritional yeast
- 1 tsp hot sauce
- 1 garlic clove, peeled
- 3/4 tsp Himalayan Salt
Instructions
- Combine potatoes, carrots, and cashews in a small saucepan. Cover with water. Bring to a simmer over medium heat.
- Simmer veggies and cashews until potatoes can easily be pierced with a fork, about 15-20 minutes.
- Drain water from the mixture.
- Combine all ingredients in a high-speed blender.
- Start blending on low speed, gradually increasing to high, while using a tamper to incorporate all ingredients. If you don't have a high-speed blender, you can also make this in a food processor.
- Taste and adjust seasonings.
- Store in refrigerator until ready to use.