The Bestest Cheezie Sauce!

May 16, 2023May 16, 20230 14
The Bestest Cheezie Sauce Recipe for Any Occasion
in Condiment

Prep

5 min (plus soaking time)

Cook

15 min

Ready In

20 min (plus soaking time)

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

3/4 cup cashews
3/4 cup sunflower seeds
1 large red pepper ( or 1 small jar of pimento )
3/4 cup oats
3/4 cup nutritional yeast
6 tablespoons cornstarch
6 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons salt
1 tablespoon onion powder
2 tablespoons maple syrup ( or honey )
7 1/2 cups water , divided

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
10
Calories
138
Sugar
2g
Fat
9g
The Bestest Cheezie Sauce is a delicious and healthy dairy-free alternative to traditional cheese sauces. Made with cashews, sunflower seeds, and nutritional yeast, it is packed with plant-based protein and essential vitamins and minerals. This recipe also uses a red pepper (or pimento) for added flavor and nutrition. The Bestest Cheezie Sauce is perfect as a dip for veggies, a topping for nachos, or a sauce for mac and cheese. Try it out today and see why it's the bestest!

Instructions

1.Soak the cashews and sunflower seeds in hot water for 2-4 hours.
2.Drain the cashews and sunflower seeds, then transfer them to a blender.
3.Add in the red pepper (or pimento), oats, nutritional yeast, cornstarch, lemon juice, salt, onion powder, maple syrup (or honey), and 3 cups of water.
4.Blend the mixture until smooth.
5.Pour the mixture into a saucepan and add the remaining water (4 1/2 cups).
6.Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring constantly.
7.Once the mixture is thick and bubbly, remove it from heat and let it cool.
8.Store the cheezie sauce in a sealed container in the refrigerator.

PROS

The Bestest Cheezie Sauce is vegan, gluten-free, and soy-free.

It is a delicious dairy-free alternative to traditional cheese sauces.

CONS

This recipe requires soaking the cashews and sunflower seeds, which takes some time.

The sauce is best served warm and does not reheat well.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

The Bestest Cheezie Sauce is a healthy alternative to traditional cheese sauces.
It is a good source of plant-based protein and contains vitamin B12 (from nutritional yeast), which is essential for nerve and blood cell health. The red pepper (or pimento) is packed with vitamin C, which supports a healthy immune system.

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