Cashew Cheese Sauce

This Cashew Cheese Sauce is easy to make with a few simple ingredients and has the best creamy texture and cheesy flavor. The best vegan alternative to cheese!

📝 Ingredients

• 1 cup cashews
• 1 cup water
• 1/2 cup nutritional yeast
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 2 teaspoons tomato paste
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
• 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Place the cashews in a small bowl and fill it with water until they are completely covered by at least 2 inches. Allow the cashews to soak for 4+ hours.
2. 2Drain the soaked cashews. Discard the soaking water.
3. 3In a powerful high speed blender, add the cashews, 1 cup water, nutritional yeast, tomato paste, lemon juice, garlic salt, smoked paprika, and salt. Blend on high until you have a completely smoothy, creamy sauce.
4. 4Sauce may be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 4-6 days.