Not-So Cheese Sauce
An almond cream with nacho flavorings, this sauce is great on potatoes, broccoli, and as a dip for chips.
Ingredients
- 720 ml (3 cups) water
- (2 ) lemons, peeled
- 360 g (2 cups) roasted red pepper [or canned pimientos], peeled, seeded
- 170 g (1 ⅓ cups) raw or roasted almonds, unsalted
- (2 teaspoons) onion powder
- (1 Tablespoon) chili powder
- 60 g (½ cup) 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.
Ingredients
- 720 ml (3 cups) water
- (2 ) lemons, peeled
- 360 g (2 cups) roasted red pepper [or canned pimientos], peeled, seeded
- 170 g (1 ⅓ cups) raw or roasted almonds, unsalted
- (2 teaspoons) onion powder
- (1 Tablespoon) chili powder
- 60 g (½ cup) 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
- 720 ml (3 cups) water
- (2 ) lemons, peeled
- 360 g (2 cups) roasted red pepper [or canned pimientos], peeled, seeded
- 170 g (1 ⅓ cups) raw or roasted almonds, unsalted
- (2 teaspoons) onion powder
- (1 Tablespoon) chili powder
- 60 g (½ cup) 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
- 360 ml (1 ½ cups) water
- (1 ) lemon, peeled
- 180 g (1 cup) roasted red pepper [or canned pimientos], peeled, seeded
- 85 g (⅔ cup) raw or roasted almonds, unsalted
- (1 teaspoon) onion powder
- (½ Tablespoon) chili powder
- 30 g (¼ cup) nutritional yeast
- (½ 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 7 minutes 30 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.
