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AIP Nacho 'Cheese' Sauce

This AIP Nacho ‘Cheese’ Sauce is the perfect dip for cassava chips or drizzled over sautéed broccoli or sweet potato fries. It’s a versatile AIP sauce recipe. This recipe is Paleo, Autoimmune Protocol and Whole30.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Servings: 1 cups
Calories: 772 kcal
Course: Appetizer , Condiments
Cuisine: South American

Ingredients

  • 1 pound butternut squash peeled and roughly chopped
  • 1/2 cup nutritional yeast
  • 3/4 cup coconut milk
  • 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 shallots roughly chopped
  • 4 garlic cloves
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 lime juiced
  • 6 teaspoons tapioca starch

Instructions

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  1. Add the squash to a large saucepan filled with water over high heat. Bring to a boil then reduce heat to medium and let simmer for 15 minutes or until fork tender.
  2. Drain water from pan then add the nutritional yeast, coconut milk, extra virgin olive oil, shallots, garlic, ginger, salt and lime juice.
  3. Using an immersion blender blend the squash mixture until smooth. Add the tapioca starch one teaspoon at a time until the desired consistency.
  4. Serve immediately with optional toppings, in my AIP Nacho 'Cheese' Fries or store in an airtight container for up to 3-5 days.

Notes

  • Reserve some of the cooking liquid of the butternut squash. If the ‘cheese’ gets too thick, you can always add a little of the liquid.
  • I used an immersion blender, but a food processor would also work for this recipe.
  • This is the immersion blender that I used. 
  • I don’t have a food processor but this one is on my wish list. 
  • Use an au gratin type casserole dish for this recipe like this one. However, a large ramekin would also work.
  • Use in my AIP Nacho ‘Cheese’ Fries recipe.
  • Lasts 3-5 days in a refrigerated airtight container.
  • You can use this as a sauce or a dip. If you're using as a dip, then you can add chopped radishes, olives, cilantro, onions, etc.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1cup Calories 772kcal (39%) Carbohydrates 97g (32%) Protein 21g (42%) Fat 42g (65%) Saturated Fat 33g (165%) Sodium 1213mg (51%) Potassium 2693mg (77%) Fiber 18g (72%) Sugar 15g (30%) Vitamin A 48217IU (964%) Vitamin C 124mg (138%) Calcium 311mg (31%) Iron 11mg (61%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 1cups

Amount Per Serving

Calories 772

% Daily Value*

Serving 1cup
Calories 772kcal 39%
Carbohydrates 97g 32%
Protein 21g 42%
Fat 42g 65%
Saturated Fat 33g 165%
Sodium 1213mg 51%
Potassium 2693mg 57%
Fiber 18g 72%
Sugar 15g 30%
Vitamin A 48217IU 964%
Vitamin C 124mg 138%
Calcium 311mg 31%
Iron 11mg 61%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.