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Not-So Cheese Sauce

An almond cream with nacho flavorings, this sauce is great on potatoes, broccoli, and as a dip for chips.

  • Total Time16 Minutes
  • Yield
    20 servings
  • DifficultySimple
Not-So Cheese Sauce

Dietary Interests

Gluten-Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
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Vitamix

Ingredients

  • 3 cups 720 ml water
  • 2 lemons, peeled
  • 2 cups 360 g roasted red pepper [or canned pimientos], peeled, seeded
  • 1 ⅓ cups 170 g raw or roasted almonds, unsalted
  • 2 teaspoons onion powder
  • 1 Tablespoon chili powder
  • ½ cup 60 g nutritional yeast
  • 1 teaspoon salt, optional
  • 3 cups 720 ml water
  • 2 lemons, peeled
  • 2 cups 360 g roasted red pepper [or canned pimientos], peeled, seeded
  • 1 ⅓ cups 170 g raw or roasted almonds, unsalted
  • 2 teaspoons onion powder
  • 1 Tablespoon chili powder
  • ½ cup 60 g nutritional yeast
  • 1 teaspoon salt, optional
  • 3 cups 720 ml water
  • 2 lemons, peeled
  • 2 cups 360 g roasted red pepper [or canned pimientos], peeled, seeded
  • 1 ⅓ cups 170 g raw or roasted almonds, unsalted
  • 2 teaspoons onion powder
  • 1 Tablespoon chili powder
  • ½ cup 60 g nutritional yeast
  • 1 teaspoon salt, optional
  • 1 ½ cups 360 ml water
  • 1 lemon, peeled
  • 1 cup 180 g roasted red pepper [or canned pimientos], peeled, seeded
  • ⅔ cup 85 g raw or roasted almonds, unsalted
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ Tablespoon chili powder
  • ¼ cup 30 g nutritional yeast
  • ½ teaspoon salt, optional

Directions

  1. Place all ingredients into the Vitamix container in the order listed and secure the lid.

    1. 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.
    1. Place all ingredients into the Vitamix container in the order listed and secure the lid.
    2. 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.
    3. 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.
  1. 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.
    1. Place all ingredients into the Vitamix container in the order listed and secure the lid.
    2. 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.
    3. 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.
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Nutrition

1 serving (57 g)
Calories 90
Total Fat 6g
Total Carbohydrate 5g
Dietary Fiber 3g
Sugars 1g
Protein 5g
Sodium 480g
Saturated Fat 0g

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