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this is vegan? nacho cheese sauce

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Alvarado, TX
Updated on May 1, 2015

You don't have to be vegan to eat this. It is also good on scrambled eggs and much healthier than regular cheese sauces.

prep time 45 Min
cook time 15 Min
method Stove Top
yield 6-8 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup raw cashews soaked in hot water 1/2 hour
  • 3 cups cool water
  • 4 ounces pimentos
  • 4 tablespoons corn starch
  • 6 tablespoons nutritional yeast
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons onion powder
  • 2 teaspoons cumin
  • 1 medium green pepper diced
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 1/3 cup cilantro leaves minced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

How To Make this is vegan? nacho cheese sauce

  • Step 1
    In a large skillet or stock pan add olive oil and heat until just before the oil starts to smoke. Add diced onion and green pepper to the pan and cook until tender. Remove from heat.
  • Step 2
    In a powerful blender such as a vitamix add the rest of the ingredients and blend until the cashews are blended into the liquid and you can no longer see pieces of them in the mixture.
  • Step 3
    Return your pan back on heat and add the cashew mixture. Stirring constantly while the mixture heats until it thickens into what appears to be a thick nacho cheese sauce. Serve in a bowl for dipping or on top of tortilla chips as vegan nachos.
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