Easy Vegan Cheese Sauce (no nuts!)
Author:A silky smooth, lusciously creamy, Vegan Cheese Sauce that is nut-free, gluten-free, low in fat, high in protein and can be whipped up in your blender in minutes! It's one of my favourite super quick dinners. Toss it through freshly cooked pasta and serve alongside some veggies or a salad. Dinner done fast!
Ingredients
- 12 oz (340 grams) silken or soft tofu , pack sizes vary. As long as it's similar, you can use a bit more or less.
- ½ cup (35 grams) nutritional yeast
- 1½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika , or chipotle powder
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon fine sea salt , adjust as necessary if using table salt
- about ½ cup (120 mls) dairy-free milk , unsweetened & unflavoured
INSTRUCTIONS
- Add all of the ingredients to a blender, starting with half of the milk. Blend until completely smooth. Add more milk to get it to the consistency you like. Taste and adjust seasonings if necessary.
- Warm the sauce through gently in a pan on the stove top before serving, or use it in your favourite recipes.
NOTES
Store leftover sauce in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
NUTRITION
Serving: 112ml serving (about ¼ of entire recipe) | Calories: 98kcal | Carbohydrates: 6.9g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 2g | Sodium: 410mg | Fiber: 2.3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 150IU | Vitamin C: 0.8mg | Calcium: 70mg | Iron: 1.6mg
