Our Favorite, Dairy-Free “Cheese” Sauce

Hello everyone,

I hope that you are having an incredible weekend!  It is cold and rainy here in San Diego, which means it’s the perfect time for a warm meal….maybe Mac and cheese?!

Here is a recipe for our favorite, dairy-free (and warm) “cheese” sauce.  This recipe was originally found on a blog called Vegan Yumminess and we have modified it slightly.  I hope that you enjoy it.

Dairy-Free Cheese Sauce

Ingredients:

• 1 cup chopped yellow potatoes
• 1/4 cup chopped carrots
• 1/3 cup chopped yellow onion
• 3/4 cup water (use the warm water from the pot of boiled veggies)
• 1/2 cup raw cashews
• 1/4 cup coconut milk
• 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
• 1 garlic clove
• 1/8 teaspoon paprika
• 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• a few drops of Sriracha (optional, this will kick up the spice!)

Directions:

1. Wash and chop veggies.
2. Bring a medium to large pot of water to a boil.  Add the chopped potatoes, carrots and onions.  Cook for about 10 minutes or until vegetables are soft enough to blend.
3. In the meantime, put the remaining ingredients into a blender or Vitamix.
4. When the veggies are done, drain the water (leaving 3/4 cup water to add to the blender).
5. Add the soft veggies and water to the blender or Vitamix.
6. Blend all of the ingredients until smooth.
7. Pour the warm sauce over pasta for Mac and cheese or use it as a sauce for baked potatoes.  The sauce is also great for dipping veggies or on a sandwich.
8. Enjoy…and make sure to tag me on Instagram if you make this recipe :). I would love to see your creations.