Description
Bitchin’ Sauce is a versatile, delicious cashew cream sauce and a healthy alternative to a traditional cheese sauce. Add it to pasta, casseroles, pizza and even enchiladas. The possibilities are endless and I guarantee you’ll be keeping a jar on hand for just about everything!
Ingredients
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- 3/4 cup vegetable broth
- 1/2 medium yellow onion, cut in big chunks
- 1 whole head of garlic, all cloves peeled
- 1/2 cup raw cashews, soaked in hot water for 1 to 2 hours then drained
- 4 oz Parmesan cheese (vegan cheese can be substituted)
- 1/4 cup miso paste
- 1 cup milk (any type will work)
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, add the broth and bring to a gentle boil. Add the onion and garlic and stir occasionally until the onion and garlic are softened and most of the broth has been absorbed, about 10 minutes.
- Pour the contents of the saucepan into a blender or food processor. Next, add the cashews, cheese, miso paste, milk, salt and pepper. Blend on high speed for 1 minute until the sauce is creamy and smooth.
- Place a fine mesh strainer over the same saucepan you used to cook the onion and garlic. Pour the sauce from the blender into the saucepan through the strainer. Use a rubber spatula to push the sauce through.
- Place the saucepan back on the stovetop over medium-low heat. Whisk the sauce for about 5 minutes until smooth (this step will allow the cheese to melt into the sauce). Serve as desired. Enjoy!
Notes
Nacho Cheese Sauce Recipe
- 1 cup vegetable broth
- 1/2 medium yellow onion, cut in big chunks
- 1 whole head of garlic, all cloves peeled
- 1 large carrot, peeled and cut into small chunks
- 1/2 cup raw cashews, soaked in hot water for 1 to 2 hours then drained
- 4 oz sharp cheddar cheese (vegan cheese can be substituted)
- 1/4 cup miso paste
- 1 cup milk (any type will work)
- salt and pepper
- Follow the same steps as above except add the carrot to step 1 along with the onion and garlic.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Sauces
- Method: Stovetop
Nutrition
- Calories: 245
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 810mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 20mg