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Smoky Cashew Sauce

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A creamy, smoky cashew sauce that comes together in five minutes. Soaked cashews blended with smoked paprika, nutritional yeast, and warm spices create a dip that's rich, savory, and impossibly smooth.
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Active Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 1 cup
Course: Condiment, Dip, sauce
Cuisine: American, Vegan
Calories: 763
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup cashews
  • 1 tablespoon nutritional yeast
  • ¾ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¾ teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon chili powder
  • dash urfa chili
  • kosher salt to taste
  • warm water as needed

Equipment

  • High-speed blender
  • Measuring cups
  • Measuring spoons

Method
 

  1. Soak the cashews in hot water for 30 minutes, then drain.
  2. Add the drained cashews to a high-speed blender.
  3. Add the nutritional yeast, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, and chili powder.
  4. Pulse a few times to break down the cashews.
  5. With the blender running on low, slowly drizzle in warm water until you reach your desired consistency.
  6. Season with kosher salt and additional chili powder to taste.
  7. Add a dash of urfa chili for extra depth if desired.
  8. Transfer to a serving bowl and serve with crudités, chips, or drizzle over your favorite dishes.

Nutrition

Calories: 763kcalCarbohydrates: 46gProtein: 28gFat: 57gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 10gMonounsaturated Fat: 31gSodium: 36mgPotassium: 1108mgFiber: 8gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 1282IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 63mgIron: 10mg

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