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Vegan Nacho Cheese Sauce

Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Servings: 8 to 10
Calories: 90kcal
Author: Nisha Vora

Ingredients

  • 1 cup ~120g raw cashews, soaked overnight (or soaked in boiling water for 1 hour)
  • 1/2 cup ~112g vegan unsweetened plain yogurt (I used this one)
  • 1/2 cup ~120g salsa of choice
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
  • 2 tablespoons pickled jalapeños + 2 tablespoons pickled jalapeño brine, optional but what gives this a distinct nacho taste

Instructions

  • Drain the soaked cashews and pat dry. Add the cashews, along with the remaining ingredients, to a high-powered blender. Blend until thick, creamy, and smooth.