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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Marianna
Apr 03, 2014
Marianna's Review
Raw cheese sauce
Reaaaalllyy good! We enjoy it with massaged kale and diced tomatoes.
The Rawtarian
Apr 04, 2014
Glad you enjoyed the recipe! :)
Sarah
Mar 08, 2014
Sarah's Review
Raw cheese sauce
This is a great recipe! I even put it on kale for kale chips, and even better is to add a bit of nama shoyu and put it on cabbage, then dehydrate (takes a lot longer). Makes the cabbage almost like phyllo sheets, crispy and light.
The Rawtarian
Mar 24, 2014
Yummy Sarah!!!!!!!
Bella
Mar 03, 2014
Bella's Review
Raw cheese sauce
Can't get enough of this cheese sauce, it taste so much like cheese. I follow the recipe as is, and voila, everytime a winner. Nice on vegetables of raw pasta.
The Rawtarian
Mar 06, 2014
It's a go-to recipe in my kitchen too Bella. So glad you enjoyed :)
Areta
Feb 11, 2014
Areta's Review
Raw cheese sauce
Hi there,
What a delish recipe! So simple and totally satisfying. I got a little too excited with the idea of cheese sauce and doubled the recipe.
How long does it keep in the fridge for? Thanks for sharing!
The Rawtarian
Mar 06, 2014
Haha you must have had cheese sauce coming out of your ears haha.
If you have a dehydrator, you can dehydrate it into parmesan cheese bits - yum
Keeps in fridge for 4-5 days
Cc
Feb 09, 2014
Do I buy nutritional yeast flakes or what kind of nutritional yeast do I buy?
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The Rawtarian
Feb 09, 2014
Hi Cc - yes, the flakes are good, I buy them at my HFS
Sadie
Jan 25, 2014
What if you use a food processor ?
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The Rawtarian
Feb 09, 2014
Hi Sadie, No, that won't work very well. Best to get a blender for this one :)
Rebecca F..
Jan 19, 2014
Monks1979's Review
Raw cheese sauce
Great recipe! I couldn't believe how creamy & "cheesy" this was! great as a veggie dip, or as a dip/spread for breads & crackers (regular or raw!) We also used it as a raw sauce over cooked noodles & as a sauce over raw sweet potato noodles & topped with various chopped veggies. I love how versatile it is!
The Rawtarian
Jan 31, 2014
Thanks for sharing all your cheese sauce ideas, Rebecca!
vivian anaya
Jan 19, 2014
where do you get nutritional yeast?
The Rawtarian
Feb 09, 2014
In North America, most health food stores have it (call and find out before driving there).
Also, here's some links: https://www.therawtarian.com/recommended-raw-food-appliances-and-specialty-items
Teresa Mazur
Jan 19, 2014
Teresa Mazur's Review
Raw cheese sauce
I was doubtful this was going to be good. It is superb!! Even my hubby, who is my 'guinea pig' in all this new raw food stuff, liked it!! I researched the raw food lifestyle for many years and I am finally taking the leap. I hope to be fully raw by the end of the year! For now it's a learning process, like learning how to 'cook' all over again. I love being in the kitchen but I was intimidated by this new way of preparing food and worry I wouldn't like it or that it was too expensive that I put it off way too long. Well, better late than never, eh?!! It's not expensive and I love everything I've made so far!!
The Rawtarian
Feb 01, 2014
Teresa, good for you! It's never too late, and that's awesome your hubby is on board with you.
Shannon
Nov 15, 2013
If I don't have nutritional yeast can I use something as a substitute?
The Rawtarian
Nov 16, 2013
Hi Shannon, No, in this recipe you need the nutritional yeast.
Instead, why not try making my raw alfredo sauce? https://www.therawtarian.com/raw-alfredo-sauce-recipe
Dani
Nov 09, 2013
Dani's Review
Raw cheese sauce
This is awesome! I soaked the cashews overnight and the sauce turned out really smooth and creamy. My six year old is a Kraft Dinner addict (thanks to her father and the time she spends at his house) and she is currently devouring a bowl of rice elbow noodles covered in "homemade cheese sauce" as we speak. SUCCESS!!
The Rawtarian
Nov 13, 2013
This would be called Mom's version of KD, Dani :)
Jodi
Sep 24, 2013
Oh wow! Eating this over broccoli as I type. Amazing!!! Your recipes are by far the best!
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The Rawtarian
Sep 24, 2013
Mmm cheesy raw broccoli extravaganza!
Bec
Sep 12, 2013
Bec's Review
Raw cheese sauce
Thanks for all your lovely easy accessible quick recipes, you have made it possible for us to go (partially) raw and even the kids are enjoying the food! (especially the raw white chocolate).
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