Creamy Cheese Sauce
Sweet potato adds nutrition and rich creaminess to this quick sauce, and cuts the fat in half. Try making vegan nachos: layer tortilla chips with black beans, salsa, and minced jalapeños; top with sauce; and broil on low, 5-7 minutes, until heated through and bubbly.
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This recipe originally appeared on our sister site, BetterNutrition.com.
Ingredients
1 small sweet potato
1 cup raw cashew butter
1 cup water
2 Tbs. nutritional yeast
1 tsp. dark miso
1/2 tsp. salt
Preparation
- Peel, chop, and steam sweet potato in vegetable steamer.
- Combine cooked sweet potato with cashew butter, water, yeast, and miso in a blender. Purée until creamy and smooth. Season to taste with additional salt, if needed.
- To serve, heat mixture and pour over steamed broccoli or cooked macaroni, or serve as a dip with chips and salsa.
- Refrigerate remainder in glass jar for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Information
- Calories 206
- Carbohydrate Content 12 g
- Cholesterol Content 0 mg
- Fat Content 16 g
- Fiber Content 2 g
- Protein Content 7 g
- Saturated Fat Content 3 g
- Sodium Content 185 mg
- Sugar Content 1 g