Today’s Meatless Monday post is the best thing since sliced bread. Well, ok maybe not, but it’s a great substitute for cheese that is not processed or full of oil. I made this cheese sauce last week to go on top of steamed baby broccoli and asparagus. It was incredible. Last night I used it on a pizza that was the best pizza I have ever made. I suggest you make this cheese sauce and put it on everything. 
Also, featured in this photo are Gluten-free Savory Biscuits going in my cookbook and some easy pinto beans. This recipe makes about 1 cup.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup cashews, soaked 3 hours
- 1/3 cup slivered almonds, soaked 3 hours (without skin)
- 6 tablespoons nutritional yeast
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce or tamari (or more to taste)
- 1 teaspoon arrowroot
- 1/2 cup rice milk (or more to get desired consistency)
- Dash of black pepper
- Dash of coriander
- Dash of paprika
- Dash of turmeric
- Dash of cayenne (optional for a spicy cheeze)
Preparation
Drain nuts. In a food processor combine all ingredients and blend until smooth. Be sure to scrap down the edges of the bowl a few times to incorporate all the ingredients. Add milk to cheeze is your desired consistency. Season to taste if you want it more salty. Cook in a small saucepan over a low flame until it thickens and heats through, stirring occasionally. Or serve room temp.
Steam your favorite greens and drizzle sauce on top.
http://theblissfulchef.com/2010/04/meatless-monday-oil-free-cheeze-sauce/Check out the some other great recipes at Meatless Monday!
Monday, April 19, 2010 - 4:38 am
Hi there,
Looks like a good recipe. As I’m not in North America (New Zealand), I’m wondering what I might use as a substitute for Bragg.
Cheers,
Geoff
Monday, April 19, 2010 - 4:41 am
You can use tamari or soy sauce instead. Enjoy!
Tuesday, April 20, 2010 - 3:11 pm
Geoff, You could probably use soy sauce instead of Bragg’s. That is what I often use when I don’t have any Bragg’s.
Monday, May 23, 2011 - 11:22 pm
Thanks for sharing this recipe! Super tasty!
Tuesday, January 17, 2012 - 4:49 am
Is the resulting consistency like that of the cheese sauce they put on nachos at concession stands?
Tuesday, January 17, 2012 - 5:48 am
Exactly!
Thursday, February 2, 2012 - 5:16 am
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