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Not-So Cheese Sauce

An almond cream with nacho flavorings, this sauce is great on potatoes, broccoli, and as a dip for chips.
Not-So Cheese Sauce

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Dietary Interests: Gluten-Free , Vegan , Vegetarian

Allergens: Nuts

Yield:

20 servings (1.2 l)

Total Time:

16 Minutes

Print:

8.5x11

Difficulty:

Simple

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Yield:

20 servings (1.2 l)

Total Time:

16 Minutes

Print:

8.5x11

Difficulty:

Simple

Save To:

Recipe Book

Yield:

20 servings (1.2 l)

Total Time:

16 Minutes

Print:

8.5x11

Difficulty:

Simple

Save To:

Recipe Book

Yield:

12 servings (720 ml)

Total Time:

16 Minutes

Print:

8.5x11

Difficulty:

Simple

Save To:

Recipe Book

Yield:

12 servings (720 ml)

Total Time:

16 Minutes

Print:

8.5x11

Difficulty:

Simple

Save To:

Recipe Book

Ingredients

  • 3 cups (720 ml) water
  • 2 lemons, peeled
  • 2 cups (360 g) roasted red pepper [or canned pimientos], peeled, seeded
  • 1 ⅓ cups (170 g) raw or roasted almonds, unsalted
  • 2 teaspoons onion powder
  • 1 Tablespoon chili powder
  • ½ cup (60 g) nutritional yeast
  • 1 teaspoon salt, optional

Directions

  1. Place all ingredients into the Vitamix container in the order listed and secure the lid.
  2. Run the Hot Soup Program or start the blender on its lowest speed, then quickly increase to its highest speed. Blend for 5 minutes 45 seconds.
  3. Nutrition Note:This vegan cheese sauce is both flavorful and nutrient-dense. Roasted red peppers are rich in vitamins A and C, antioxidants, and fiber, supporting immune and gut health. Almonds provide healthy fats, protein, vitamin E, and magnesium, contributing to heart health and energy metabolism. Nutritional yeast adds a cheesy flavor along with B vitamins, including B12, which is essential for vegans. This combination creates a creamy, nutrient-dense sauce that's perfect for a variety of dishes.

Ingredients

  • 3 cups (720 ml) water
  • 2 lemons, peeled
  • 2 cups (360 g) roasted red pepper [or canned pimientos], peeled, seeded
  • 1 ⅓ cups (170 g) raw or roasted almonds, unsalted
  • 2 teaspoons onion powder
  • 1 Tablespoon chili powder
  • ½ cup (60 g) nutritional yeast
  • 1 teaspoon salt, optional

Directions

  1. Place all ingredients into the Vitamix container in the order listed and secure the lid.
  2. Run the Hot Soup Program or start the blender on its lowest speed, then quickly increase to its highest speed. Blend for 5 minutes 45 seconds.
  3. Nutrition Note:This vegan cheese sauce is both flavorful and nutrient-dense. Roasted red peppers are rich in vitamins A and C, antioxidants, and fiber, supporting immune and gut health. Almonds provide healthy fats, protein, vitamin E, and magnesium, contributing to heart health and energy metabolism. Nutritional yeast adds a cheesy flavor along with B vitamins, including B12, which is essential for vegans. This combination creates a creamy, nutrient-dense sauce that's perfect for a variety of dishes.

Ingredients

  • 3 cups (720 ml) water
  • 2 lemons, peeled
  • 2 cups (360 g) roasted red pepper [or canned pimientos], peeled, seeded
  • 1 ⅓ cups (170 g) raw or roasted almonds, unsalted
  • 2 teaspoons onion powder
  • 1 Tablespoon chili powder
  • ½ cup (60 g) nutritional yeast
  • 1 teaspoon salt, optional

Directions

Place all ingredients into the Vitamix container in the order listed and secure the lid.
 
Run the Hot Soup Program or start the blender on its lowest speed, then quickly increase to its highest speed.  Blend for 5 minutes 45 seconds.
 
Nutrition Note:
This vegan cheese sauce is both flavorful and nutrient dense. Roasted red peppers are rich in vitamins A and C, antioxidants, and fiber, supporting immune and gut health. Almonds provide healthy fats, protein, vitamin E, and magnesium, contributing to heart health and energy metabolism. Nutritional yeast adds a cheesy flavor along with B vitamins, including B12, which is essential for vegans. This combination creates a creamy, nutrient-dense sauce that's perfect for a variety of dishes.

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups (360 ml) water
  • 1 lemon, peeled
  • 1 cup (180 g) roasted red pepper [or canned pimientos], peeled, seeded
  • ⅔ cup (85 g) raw or roasted almonds, unsalted
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ Tablespoon chili powder
  • ¼ cup (30 g) nutritional yeast
  • ½ teaspoon salt, optional

Directions

  1. Place all ingredients into the Vitamix container in the order listed and secure the lid.
  2. Run the Hot Soup Program or start the blender on its lowest speed, then quickly increase to its highest speed. Blend for 7 minutes 30 seconds.
  3. Nutrition Note:This vegan cheese sauce is both flavorful and nutrient-dense. Roasted red peppers are rich in vitamins A and C, antioxidants, and fiber, supporting immune and gut health. Almonds provide healthy fats, protein, vitamin E, and magnesium, all of which contribute to heart health and energy metabolism. Nutritional yeast adds a cheesy flavor along with B vitamins, including B12, which is essential for vegans. This combination creates a creamy, nutrient-dense sauce that's perfect for a variety of dishes.

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups (360 ml) water
  • 1 lemon, peeled
  • 1 cup (180 g) roasted red pepper [or canned pimientos], peeled, seeded
  • ⅔ cup (85 g) raw or roasted almonds, unsalted
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ Tablespoon chili powder
  • ¼ cup (30 g) nutritional yeast
  • ½ teaspoon salt, optional

Directions

  1. Place all ingredients into the Vitamix container in the order listed and secure the lid.
  2. Run the Hot Soup Program or start the blender on its lowest speed, then quickly increase to its highest speed. Blend for 7 minutes 30 seconds.
  3. Nutrition Note:This vegan cheese sauce is both flavorful and nutrient-dense. Roasted red peppers are rich in vitamins A and C, antioxidants, and fiber, supporting immune and gut health. Almonds provide healthy fats, protein, vitamin E, and magnesium, all of which contribute to heart health and energy metabolism. Nutritional yeast adds a cheesy flavor along with B vitamins, including B12, which is essential for vegans. This combination creates a creamy, nutrient-dense sauce that's perfect for a variety of dishes.