Nacho-Average Cheese Sauce

Calories Per Serving: 150 calories

Servings: 8 servings (¼ c. each)

Ingredients:

1 c. raw cashews
½-1 c. water
½ orange pepper, chopped
¼ c. nutritional yeast
½ tsp. garlic powder
¼ tsp. chili powder
¼ tsp. smoked paprika
1 tsp. pink salt
½ c. unsweetened almond milk
¼ tsp. xanthan gum

Directions:

1. Place cashews in bowl and cover with water.
2. Allow to sit for at least 30 minutes.
3. Rinse cashews and transfer to blender cup with ½ cup water, chopped pepper, nutritional yeast, spices, and almond milk.
4. Process until very smooth, adding more water if too thick.
5. Add xanthan gum and process again.