Easy Vegan Nacho Cheese Sauce – Plant-Based, No Dairy!
You’ll never be able to guess how good-for-you this Easy Vegan Nacho Cheese Sauce is! It’s rich, creamy and, yes, cheesy! Plus, it’s entirely plant-based with no funky ingredients, no soy, and no tofu. And it’s vegan, dairy-free, Whole30 approved, Paleo, soy-free, and gluten-free!
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 20
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 8 1x
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Stovetop, Blend
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
- 1–2 tablespoons oil olive
- 1 large sweet potato, peeled and diced (about 2 cups)
- 1 1/2 cup cauliflower florets, chopped
- 1/4 cup diced yellow onion
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/3 cup raw cashews, soaked in water for at least 2 hours
- 1 1/2–2 cups water or vegetable stock
- 1 teaspoon sriracha (or more if you like hotter)
- 1 tablespoon nutritional yeast
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
Instructions
- Add oil to a large pan and turn heat to medium
- Add diced sweet potato, cauliflower and onion. Season with 1/2 teaspoon salt, pepper and garlic powder
- Cook for 15 minutes, tossing frequently, until sweet potato is fork tender. Add more oil if needed
- Allow mixture to cool for a few minutes then transfer to a food processor or blender with drained cashews, liquid, sriracha, nutritional yeast and paprika. Start with 1 1/2 cup of the liquid, and add more as needed
- Blend until reaches a smooth and creamy consistency
- Serve with tortilla chips, soft pretzel bites, or anything you’d enjoy with nacho cheese!
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