Nut Free Vegan Cheese Sauce [Oil Free too!]
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Total Time
5 mins
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Servings
6 Servings
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Calories
50 kcal
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Course
Condiments
Nut Free Vegan Cheese Sauce [Oil Free too!]
Description
Made without nuts or oil, this vegan cheese sauce combines shelled pumpkin or sunflower seeds blended with roasted red bell peppers, nutritional yeast, rice vinegar, sriracha, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and salt. The seeds provide creaminess and body while the peppers contribute sweetness and richness. Nutritional yeast imparts a cheesy flavor without dairy.
The sauce is versatile and can be served warm or cold as a dip for tortilla chips, nachos, or steamed vegetables like broccoli and cauliflower. It also works as a sauce over potato wedges or vegan-friendly poutine, offering a flavorful and allergy-conscious option.
Ensuring seeds are unsalted helps control the seasoning; salt should be added carefully after blending. Using roasted red peppers packed in water avoids added oil, maintaining the oil-free nature of the sauce. Leftovers keep well refrigerated for several days or can be frozen for longer storage.
Ingredients
- ½ cup pumpkin seeds or raw sunflower seeds, shelled
- ½ cup water or start with a little less for a thicker sauce, fresh
- 8 ounces red bell pepper approx. 2 large peppers, roasted
- 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sriracha or hot sauce of choice
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt or to taste, sea salt
Instructions
- Add all the ingredients to your blender and process until smooth.
- Serve with tortilla chips, on nachos, with steamed or roasted broccoli or cauliflower, or over potato wedges or poutine.
Notes
- Use unsalted, raw pumpkin or sunflower seeds to control salt levels accurately.
- Opt for roasted red peppers packed in water rather than oil to keep the sauce oil-free, or roast your own peppers.
- After blending, taste and adjust salt gradually to avoid over-seasoning.
- Store leftovers refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 5 days, or freeze for up to 3 months.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 50 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 50cal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Sodium | 447mg | 19% |
| Potassium | 165mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 365IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 19mg | 21% |
| Calcium | 20mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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