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Vegan Cashew Cheese Sauce (With Nutritional Yeast)

This vegan cashew cheese sauce made with nutritional yeast is an easy and tasty plant-based snack or appetizer.
Prep Time1 hr 5 mins
Total Time1 hr 5 mins
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: dairy free, game day, gluten free, queso, vegan
Servings: 7
Calories: 114kcal
Author: Jennifer - A Sweet Alternative

Ingredients

  • 1 cup soaked cashews (cover cashews with boiling water, soak for one hour, then drain and rinse)
  • 1/2 cup pumpkin purée
  • 3/4 cup water
  • 1/4 cup nutritional yeast
  • 2 tablespoons pickled jalapeños
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 clove garlic

Instructions

  • In a food processor or blender, add the cashews, pumpkin purée, water, nutritional yeast, pickled jalapeños, salt, and garlic.
  • Process or blend until smooth and creamy.
  • Serve warm or at room temperature.
  • Makes approximately 1 3/4 cups of vegan cashew cheese sauce.

Notes

  • You can make this sauce in advance and store it in an airtight container in the fridge for up to five days.

Nutrition

Calories: 114kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 171mg | Potassium: 189mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 2724IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 11mg | Iron: 2mg