Vegan Cheese Sauce with Vegetables and Nuts
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons shallots
- 1 cup red or yellow potatoes
- 1/4 cup carrots
- 1/3 cup onion
- 1 cup water
- 1/4 cup raw cashews
- 2 teaspoons sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic
- 1/4 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne
Optional additions
- zucchini noodles
- kelp noodles
- gluten free noodle
- steamed broccoli
Preparation
In a saucepan, add shallots, potatoes, carrots, onion, and water, and bring to a boil. Cover the pan and simmer for 15 minutes, or until vegetables are very soft.
In a blender, process the cashews, salt, garlic, 1/3 cup margarine, mustard, lemon juice, black pepper, and cayenne. Add softened vegetables and cooking water to the blender and process until perfectly smooth.
Place the amount of sauce you would like in a saucepan and simmer for 1 to 2 minutes until it thickens, adding noodles as desired. Season with salt and pepper to taste and enjoy.