Super Simple Vegan Roasted Garlic “Cheese” Sauce
You won’t miss cheese at all once you try this super simple vegan roasted garlic “cheese” sauce that’s prepared with whole-food ingredients that, when mixed together, create a sauce that’s flavorful, healthy, and versatile.
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Ingredients
- 4 cups cauliflower florets, cooked
- 1 cup cashews, soaked in water for at least 12 hours - (see note)
- 1/3 cup nutritional yeast
- 4 tbsp lemon juice (about 1 large lemon)
- 5 cloves roasted garlic, or 1 1/2 tbsp garlic powder - (see note)
- 1 medium onion, roasted, or 1 tbsp onion powder - (see note)
- 1 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 drops oregano oil, 2 tbsp fresh oregano, chopped - (see note)
Instructions
- Brush 5 cloves of garlic with avocado oil, wrapped them in foil, and roasted them in the oven at 375F for 40 minutes.
- Combine all ingredients in a food processor. Turn processor on and blend for 6-8 minutes or until completely smooth, stopping to scrape the sides of the bowl a few times.
- Serve with pasta, veggies, crackers, or your favorite protein, like chicken or pork. It’s that easy. And that delicious!
- Store in the fridge for up to 3 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Notes
Notes
- I recommend soaking raw, unsalted cashews for at least 12 hours, preferably 24 hours.
- I brushed 5 cloves of garlic with avocado oil, wrapped them in foil, and roasted them in the oven at 375F for 40 minutes. It’s an extra step that takes a bit of time (when in reality it takes 5 seconds to simply use garlic powder), but I highly recommend doing this step. If you’ve had roasted garlic, I think you will understand that this step makes such a difference in taste, for the better. Roasting the garlic releases flavors and fragrances you don’t get with garlic powder.
- I chopped one onion and sautéed it in avocado oil for about 12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until lightly brown and softened. As with the garlic, I recommend taking the extra time to complete this step.
- Oregano oil is a great substitute for dried oregano. It also has extra health benefits, as it’s a good source of vitamin k, iron, and manganese. It adds a hint of herb notes without overpowering the sauce.
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