Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted raw cashews
- 3/4 cup filtered water
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt (optional, for added flavor)
Instructions
- Place your cashews in a small bowl and cover them with very hot water.
- Let the cashews sit in the hot water for 10-15 minutes to soften up.
- Rinse the soaked cashews in a fine-mesh strainer and transfer them to a high-speed blender.
- Add the water and sea salt. Place the lid on the blender and process on high for 45-60 seconds, or until the cashews are completely blended and creamy.
- Pour the sauce into a container with a lid. Serve immediately, or place in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Notes
- To make a sweet version, add 2 tablespoons of maple syrup (or 2 Medjool dates) and 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract.
- To make a spicy version, add 1/2 teaspoon of chili powder and 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Blender
- Cuisine: Dairy-Free
- Diet: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 66
- Sugar: 0.6 g
- Sodium: 2.4 mg
- Fat: 5.3 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 3.7 g
- Fiber: 0.3 g
- Protein: 1.7 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg