Cashew Cheese Sauce
This is such a nutritious, protein-rich and tasty cheese sauce which can be used for a huge variety of dishes. A must-have classic to add to your repertoire!
Photograph by Niki Webster.
Share your creations with us by using #veganrecipeclub and tagging @veganrecipeclub
Preparation time
15 min
Total time
15
Meal
- soups-starters
- lunches
- sides-light-meals-and-salads
Servings
6
Kcal
199
Carbs
10 g
Protein
7 g
Fat
15 g
* Nutritional information per serving.
Ingredients
- 200g/7 oz cashews, soaked in boiling water for minimum 10 minutes
- 1 clove garlic, crushed
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp nutritional yeast (add 1 extra tbsp if you like it super cheesy)
- 1 tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp white miso paste
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 2 tsp sriracha (optional)
- 200ml/6.7 fl oz water (use boiling water if you’d like to serve it hot)
Instructions
- Drain and rinse the cashews.
- Using a high-speed blender, blend all the ingredients together until very smooth.
- If you need to reheat the sauce, warm it in a saucepan on a medium heat for 5 minutes. You might need to add a little more water if reheating.
Serving suggestions: baked potato, Buddha bowls, burritos, cauliflower cheese, chips, hot dogs, mashed potato, nachos, nut roast, pasta, pizza, poke bowls, risotto, roast dinner, roasted or steamed vegetables, soups, stews, tacos, tarte tatin, vegan meatballs
Keywords
Did you know that the Vegan Recipe Club is run by Viva!, and that we are a charity?
We create vital resources to help educate everyone – vegan veterans, novices and the v-curious alike – about vegan food, health and nutrition; as well as the plight of farmed animals and the devastating environmental impact of farming.
Through this work we have helped thousands of people discover veganism; but we want to reach millions more! We rely entirely on donations as we don’t get any government funding. If you already support us, thank you from the bottom of our hearts, you are really making a difference! Please share our details with your friends and loved ones too, as every donation enables us to keep fighting for change.
Related recipes
Korean Pancake With Spicy Peanut Dipping Sauce
This crispy, savoury Korean-style pancake is packed with fresh veggies! It’s quick to make and perfect for lunch, dinner, or a snack. Served with a rich, spicy peanut dipping sauce,…
Budget Bliss Poke Bowl
This is our deliciously budget-friendly take on a traditional Hawaiian poke bowl – quick to make, nutritious and just £1.29 per serving (or even less with a few swaps).
Healthy Vegetable Lasagne
With two easy base recipes and a very simple and healthy tofu bechamel sauce, this lasagne is a cinch to whip up – even on a weeknight!
Healthy Shepherd’s Pie
The base of this dish can be used for many different recipes. Use it between pasta sheets and it becomes lasagne. Have it on wholegrain toast for breakfast or an…
Vegan Chicken Tikka Masala
There’s a vegan Indian restaurant in Viva!’s hometown of Bristol which has a whole menu of mock meats. We didn’t think it was possible to create something close to their…
Spicy Coconut Noodles
Enjoy a soupy, noodly South East Asian blend of fragrant spices, lemongrass and chunky tofu puffs. A light and healthy dish to be enjoyed year-round.
