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Vegan Sheet Pan Nachos served with vegan nacho cheese

Vegan Nacho Cheese Recipe 

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  • Author: Chef Ani
  • Prep Time: 2 minutes
  • Cook Time: 3 minutes
  • Total Time: 5 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Category: Sauce
  • Cuisine: Mexican
  • Diet: Vegan

Description

This vegan nacho cheese takes just 5 minutes to prepare! It’s a dairy-free “cheese” sauce made by blending together raw cashews, nutritional yeast, starch, and a blend of seasonings.


Ingredients

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  • 1 cup water
  • 1/2 cup raw cashews
  • 1/4 cup all purpose flour or tapioca starch
  • 1  (4oz) jar pimentos, well drained
  • 1/3 cup nutritional yeast flakes
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 2 teaspoons onion powder
  • Chipotle powder, to taste

Instructions

  1. Blend all ingredients in a high-powered blender (like a Vitamix) on high until thick. 
  2. Pour cheese mixture into a sauce pan and warm over medium heat until thickened to your liking. 

Notes

If you do not have a high powered blender like a Vitamix: Consider soaking your cashews overnight. Drain and dry off the water before combining it with the other ingredients and blending in a regular blender. 

To store: Transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate for 4-5 days. Reheat on the stovetop until warm.