LIFE-CHANGING VEGAN CHEESE SAUCE
The other day my mom emailed me this recipe from Oatmeal with a Fork for a vegan cheese sauce. It promised authentic cheddary flavor using only some simple seasonings, a carrot and a potato.
A carrot and a potato. No cashews, no nutritional yeast. A carrot and a potato. And some very simple seasonings like mustard and paprika and garlic powder.
LIFE-CHANGING VEGAN CHEESE SAUCE
EAT HEALTHY EAT HAPPY
YIELDS 3 CUPS
This is a vegan cheese sauce that will change your life! It's thick and creamy with tangy cheddar flavor, plus it's quick, easy and made from simple ingredients you probably have on hand.
5 min
Prep Time
20 min
Cook Time
25 min
Total Time
Ingredients
2 c peeled, cubed potato
1 carrot, chopped
water for boiling
4 Tbs olive oil
1/2 c unsweetened almond milk
3 tsp lemon juice
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp smoked or regular paprika
4 tsp mustard (Dijon or brown work well)
1 tsp lower sodium soy sauce or tamari
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Instructions
Combine the potato and carrot in a medium saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil and simmer for about 20 minutes, or until fork-tender. Drain and transfer to a food processor or power blender.
Add all the other ingredients to the food processor and process for about 2 minutes, or until totally smooth.
Serve over veggies, potatoes, rice or pasta for a healthy meatless meal!
Very closely adapted from Oatmeal with a Fork's Cheese-Less Cheeze Sauce