Indulge in this Vegan Nacho Cheese Sauce Without Cashews, a creamy, guilt-free delight perfect for nachos and veggies.
Author:Olivia
Prep Time:15 minutes
Cook Time:15 minutes
Total Time:30 minutes
Yield:4 servings 1x
Category:Sauce
Method:Stovetop
Cuisine:Vegan
Diet:Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
2 cups Chopped Potato
1 cup Chopped Carrot
1 teaspoon Salt
2 tablespoons Vegetable Oil or Melted Vegan Butter
1 cup Non-Dairy Milk
2 tablespoons Soy Sauce or Tamari
1/4 cup Nutritional Yeast
2 tablespoons Cornstarch
1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
1 teaspoon Onion Powder
1/4 teaspoon Ground Cayenne
2 tablespoons Fresh Lemon Juice
2 tablespoons Tomato Paste
1 teaspoon Chili Powder
1/4 cup Pickled Jalapeños
Instructions
Prepare the Vegetables: Peel and chop the potatoes and carrots into bite-sized pieces.
Combine Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, add the chopped potatoes, carrots, salt, vegetable oil or melted vegan butter, non-dairy milk, soy sauce or Tamari, nutritional yeast, cornstarch, garlic powder, onion powder, ground cayenne, fresh lemon juice, and tomato paste. Mix well until combined.
Add Optional Extras: Sprinkle in chili powder and mix in pickled jalapeños for an extra burst of flavor.
Cook the Mixture: Transfer the combined ingredients to a pot and cook over medium heat, stirring frequently until thickened and creamy, about 10-15 minutes.