Vegan Nacho Cheese Sauce
Vegan Nacho Cheese Sauce is the easiest dairy free queso you have ever tried! This cashew queso sauce is made with just 4 ingredients and is ready in under 5 minutes! Naturally Whole30, low carb and keto friendly you are going to want to put this sauce on everything!
Servings 4 servings
Calories 134kcal
Cost $1.58 recipe/$0.40 serving
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2/3 cup raw cashews $1.24
- 2/3 cup water $0.00
- 2 tbsp nutritional yeast $0.26
- 1/2 tsp sea salt $0.03
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika $0.05
- Additional water to soak cashews $0.00
Instructions
- Soak the cashews using the counter, stove or microwave method (see notes below)
- After cashews are done soaking, drain off and discard the water from soaking.
- Add all the ingredients to a high speed blender and blend on high 1 minute until smooth.
- Store in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Video
Notes
How to soak cashews:
- Microwave: Use a very large microwave safe container (typically I use a quart size mason jar), add just enough filtered water to cover the cashews. Microwave high for 3 minutes, allow to cool slightly. Drain off soaking water before use.
- Stove: Add filtered water to a small pot on the stove and add the cashews. Allow the water to come to a boil. Boil 2 minutes. Allow to cool slightly before draining off cooking water.
- Countertop: cover the raw cashews with filtered water. Allow to sit at room temperature for 6-8 hours. Drain off soaking water.
- Sliced jalapenos (fresh or jarred)
- Green Chili Peppers (canned)
- Salsa
- Harissa paste
- Chipotle Chili in Adobo (from a can)
- Chipotle Chili Powder
- Hot sauce
- Roasted red peppers
- Roasted garlic
Nutrition
Calories: 134kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 10g | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g