Recipe Directions
- 1. Throw all ingredients in a high-speed blender.
- 2. Blend. This recipe can be a bit of a @#$#$% when blending, so if you're having trouble getting the mixture to mix properly, turn your high-speed blender off and insert a spatula down one side to let a pocket of air down near the blades. Then remove the spatula, put the lid back on and continue blending--going from slow all the way up to fast again. You can also add a bit more water (mentioned above) but I try not to add any more water than three additional tablespoons because I like to keep the texture more on the thick side.
- 3. Serve. I usually use right away, as a dip, on top of broccoli, on top of a raw veggie burger patty.
- 4. Refrigerate leftovers. Leftover raw cheese sauce will keep for up to four days in a tightly sealed container in the refrigerator.
The Rawtarian's Thoughts
By The Rawtarian This raw cheese sauce recipe is one of the most frequently made savory recipes in my raw kitchen.
Fresh out of the VItamix when it's a bit warm, it's nice and runny - and perfect for serving over broccoli. (When serving over brocolli drop the raw cheese sauce from a spoon.)
When refrigerated, this raw cheese sauce becomes a bit firmer - more like raw cheez whiz! Perfect for spreading on raw bread, on top of a raw veggie or much more.
Want to know more about raw cheese sauce? Listen to The Raw Food Podcast, Episode 10, where I dish everything I know about raw cheese!
Another handy tip - got leftover raw cheese sauce and aren't sure what to do with it? Dehydrate it until it becomes nice and crispy. Crumble it up and you now have raw parmesan cheese that can be stored in a glass jar in your pantry! Lovely as a soup or salad topper.
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Nutrition Facts
- This recipe is very low in Carbohydrates.
- This recipe provides you with 100% of your daily Riboflavin, and Vitamin B6.
- This recipe is a good source of Protein, and Iron.
- This recipe is a noteworthy source of Vitamin K.
Amounts per 81 g (3 oz) suggested serving
| Name | Amount | % Daily |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 257 | 10 % |
| Protein | 10 g | 17 % |
| Fat | 20 g | 25 % |
| Carbohydrates | 15 g | 4 % |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.2 g | 7 % |
| Sugars | 2.9 g | |
| Calcium | 18 mg | 2 % |
| Iron | 3 mg | 24 % |
| Sodium | 395 mg | 17 % |
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Comments and Reviews
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Ben
Mar 25, 2013
I have concerns about Nutritional Yeast in there. Many dietitians don't recommend it and it also gives me insane gas and digestive issues. Seems like a bad idea, what do you think?
The Rawtarian
Mar 24, 2013
Hi Rachel, so glad you enjoyed. And you paired it with the perfect veg. I am not normally a broc fan, but the two go so well together.
The Rawtarian
Mar 30, 2013
Hi Ben, interesting. I would agree that if you are sensitive to it then you should definitely stay away from it. However, I do enjoy it myself and have never had a problem with it. What exactly is the dietician's objection to it?
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Bibi
Jun 04, 2017
Hello "cheesy goodness"! I made this following exact recipe, but felt it needed something extra, so I added the other half of the lemon (juiced), with 1/8 tsp of turmeric powder, and 1/8 tsp of cayenne pepper powder, processed it about 30 seconds more, et voila! Tip: I used a fp and processed the cashews alone till they looked like a dry powder, so no soaking required. Then I switched the fp's blade with the dough mixing blade and then added the wet ingredients. Results: creamy, runny cheese sauce. Simply delicious!
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The Rawtarian
Jun 05, 2017
Excellent tips and tweaks, Bibi! It's comments like yours that make this place the useful place that it is. <3
xox
Ines
Oct 19, 2016
Are the cashews soaked? If so, for how long? Recipe doesn't list them as soaked but I know that makes them easier to blend. Recipe sounds great and so do the others I've looked into so far. Thanks!
Ciara
Jun 29, 2017
I believe you have to soak for an hour to an hour and a half. Please correct me if I am wrong folks
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The Rawtarian
Nov 03, 2016
Hi Ines!
In general, you don't have to soak unless I specifically state to do so in the recipe.
HOWEVER, as you mentioned, if your blender isn't very good, you can certainly soak, drain, rinse clean, drain again, and pat dry. Doing so will indeed make the recipe easier to blend and the end result may be smoother.
Hope this helps!
jademilky
Nov 10, 2015
I food processed some brocolli and carrots and poured this over then. Then sprinkled seeds. Yum x
The Rawtarian
Nov 11, 2015
Nice job Jade! And smart additions with the broc and carrots :)
Amy Eats
Oct 06, 2015
Amy Eats's Review
Raw cheese sauce
Just to share a small blending tip - put the liquids into the blender container first, before the nuts and yeast on top! Once the blades catch onto the liquid it blends like a dream - no need for messy spatula work! Thanks for the recipe! I followed it to a T and it was yums.
The Rawtarian
Oct 09, 2015
Thanks for the tip, Amy! Glad you liked the cheese sauce!
epansepan
Jul 29, 2015
nayoung's Review
Raw cheese sauce
the simpliest but the most cheeeezzzy raw vegan cheese sauce!
actually better than cheese!
This recipe opened my journey to all kinds of your sauces :)
The Rawtarian
Jul 30, 2015
This sauce does hit the cheesy spot! Thanks for sharing, Nayoung!
Tracy
Jul 13, 2015
Works a treat in a vegetable quinoa risotto. Just cook risotto as per normal then right before you serve add a generous amount of cheesy sauce. Sooooo good!
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The Rawtarian
Jul 13, 2015
Mmm, sounds yummy, Tracy!
VesnaM
Jun 12, 2015
vesnam's Review
Raw cheese sauce
Fantastic :) I was sceptical about the "cheezy" flavour but it really is as described, am still surprised by it :)
The Rawtarian
Jun 14, 2015
Oh, good stuff, Vesna! See, aren't you glad you tried it?
dina
Feb 08, 2015
dina's Review
Raw cheese sauce
oh yes this sauce is incredible and very seducing, it makes you want more and more !
if you leave the cashew in a cup of water over night, the sauce is done - the next day - in a wink of an eye !
plse tell me, the broccoli, do you eat it raw ?
The Rawtarian
Feb 10, 2015
of course to raw broc! Why ever not? <3
Kim
Jan 03, 2015
Kim's Review
Raw cheese sauce
I made this tonight and it was so yummy! My husband really liked it and he is a picky eater. I will be making this a lot.
The Rawtarian
Jan 04, 2015
I'm so glad to hear that, Kim! Thank you! :)
Nickuhn
Dec 11, 2014
Nickuhn's Review
Raw cheese sauce
You are a magic maker in the kitchen!! I love this cheese sauce!!
The Rawtarian
Dec 17, 2014
You and me both! :)
Amy
Dec 04, 2014
Amy's Review
Raw cheese sauce
Paired this delish sauce with a salad of broccoli and apple. Amazing!
The Rawtarian
Dec 10, 2014
Hi Amy! Broccoli and apple sounds like an awesome combo! :)
Amanda
Oct 31, 2014
Amanda's Review
Raw cheese sauce
One of the best ways to eat broccoli!! So good! I love these cheese recipe.
The Rawtarian
Nov 07, 2014
I hear you, Amanda. Nothing better than broccoli and cheese! :)
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