Vegan Nacho Cheese Sauce
This vegan nacho cheese sauce is rich, velvety and easy to make with a base of potatoes and carrots. This plant-based cheese sauce is nut-free and soy-free too. This flavorful vegan sauce is perfect for vegan nachos, tacos, and more!
Servings 8 (makes approximately 2 cups)
Calories 118kcal
Ingredients
- 1 ¾ cup peeled and chopped yellow or gold potatoes (chopped into small pieces of similar size)
- 1 cup peeled and diced carrots
- ½ cup filtered water (plus more if needed)
- ½ cup nutritional yeast
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 teaspoon sea salt or kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ tsp onion powder
- ¼ tsp smoked paprika
- 1 ½ teaspoon red pepper hot sauce (I used Cholula)
- 1 medium jalapeno, seeded and chopped
Instructions
- Add the potatoes and carrots to a 2-quart pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil and cook until very soft (approximately 15 minutes).
- Add ½ cup water, nutritional yeast, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika and red pepper hot sauce to a high-powered blender.
- Drain the potatoes and carrots in a mesh strainer (5 ½" or 7 ⅞" size) and add to the blender.
- Secure the lid and blend on high, scraping down the sides as needed, until the ingredients are well-incorporated and the sauce is smooth and creamy (approximately 2 minutes). If the sauce is too thick for your liking after you've used ½ cup water, you can add 1-2 tablespoons more water and blend again.
Notes
Cheese sauce can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Reheat leftovers in a microwave safe dish in 15-second intervals, stirring in between. You can also reheat in a small saucepan over medium-low heat, stirring constantly until heated throughout.
The nutrition information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator. Accuracy is not guaranteed. Information shown should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.
This recipe was adapted from my vegan cheese sauce.
Nutrition
Calories: 118kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Fiber: 2g