How do I make the cashew cheeze base for this sauce?

Blend 1 cup of soaked cashews with 1/4 cup nutritional yeast, lemon juice, salt, and a few tablespoons of water until smooth.

Can I adjust the consistency of the Cheezy Basil Cilantro Sauce?

Yes, slowly add water in a steady stream while blending the sauce until it reaches your preferred liquid-y or creamy consistency.

What's the best way to soak cashews for the cheeze?

Soak cashews for at least 4 hours in cold water, or for a quicker method, soak them in boiling water for a few minutes.

Can I use the basic cashew cheeze for other recipes?

Absolutely, the recipe suggests taking out 3/4 of the blended cashew cheeze to store in the fridge for other uses before making the sauce.

What kind of basil and cilantro should I use?

Use 1 cup of tightly packed fresh basil and 1/4 cup of loosely packed fresh cilantro for the best flavor in this sauce.

11 years ago

Cheezy Basil Cilantro Sauce
[Vegan]

KM By: Kimmy Murphy

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A vibrant green Cheezy Basil Cilantro Sauce drizzled over pasta or a salad, showcasing its creamy texture and fresh herb flecks.

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Cheezy Basil Cilantro Sauce [Vegan]

This sauce is so delicious and versatile, you're going to want to slather it on pretty much everything. From steamed or sauteed veggies to quinoa, tofu or even pasta - it's a creamy, herby addition that takes dinner from "meh" to "mah-velous."

Ingredients You Need for Cheezy Basil Cilantro Sauce [Vegan]

Basic Cashew Cheeze:

1 cup of cashews, soaked at least 4 hours (or soaked in boiling water for a few minutes)
1/4 cup of nutritional yeast
the juice of a lemon
1 tsp of salt
a few tablespoons of water

Additional Ingredients for Basil Cilantro Sauce:

1 cup of tightly packed fresh basil
1/4 cup of loosely packed cilantro
2 tbsp of olive oil
water (as much or as little as you’d like)

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How to Prepare Cheezy Basil Cilantro Sauce [Vegan]

For the Cashew Cheeze:

Blend all of the ingredients. I took out 3/4 of this cheeze and put it in the fridge for other recipes. I left 1/4 of the cheeze in the blender to make the sauce.

Assemble the Sauce:

Blend the ingredients together and slowly add the water in a steady stream until you reach the consistency you would like for the sauce. I prefer mine liquid-y, so I added 1/4 of a cup. Set the sauce aside.