Paleo Cashew Cheese Sauce

A tasty dairy-free substitute, this Paleo Cashew Cheese Sauce is ideal for giving your Paleo dishes a creamy, cheesy taste. Its a must-have in your Paleo kitchen because its simple to prepare and adaptable.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup raw cashews, soaked for 4 hours or overnight
• 1/4 cup nutritional yeast
• 1/4 cup unsweetened almond milk
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• Water, as needed to adjust consistency

Instructions:

Drain and rinse the soaked cashews

In a high-speed blender, combine the cashews, nutritional yeast, almond milk, lemon juice, minced garlic, onion powder, sea salt, and black pepper

Blend on high until the mixture becomes smooth and creamy

You may need to scrape down the sides and add a little water as needed to achieve the desired consistency

With the blender running on low, slowly drizzle in the olive oil and blend until well incorporated

Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning, adding more salt or lemon juice if desired

Transfer the cashew cheese sauce to a container and use it as a dip, sauce, or spread for your favorite Paleo dishes

Refrigerate any leftovers for up to a week