Cheddar Cheese Sauce

I love cheese, but I also love being healthy, so if that means eliminating cheese from my diet I will do it....Unless, you create cashew cheese then you can have the best of both worlds. 

"Cheddar" Cheese Sauce

Ingredients

• 1 cup raw cashew nuts
• 1/2 red bell pepper 
• 1/4 cup water
• 1 tsp raw tahini
• 1-2 tbsp nutritional yeast
• 1 tsp sea salt
• 2 tsp onion powder
• 1 clove of garlic
• 2 tsp lemon juice

Directions

Blend in a blender until a smooth consistency. Add more water if it feels too thick. Store in an air tight container up to two weeks.

For a spicier cheese, add jalapenos or chipotle peppers. 

I recommend using a high-power blender like VitaMix or Blendtec. If you do not have one, you can soak the cashews for a few hours to help with blending.

Ideas for use: Drizzle on tacos, make cheddar kale chips, use a dip, use in paleo mac n' cheese.