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Nacho Un-Cheese a Non-Dairy Cheese Alternative

This recipe for Plant-Based Nacho Cheese Sauce is perfect for anyone looking to support their thyroid, achieve hormone harmony, or simply enjoy a delicious treat. It also fits into both the green keto and vegan paleo lifestyles and is naturally gluten-free.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Condiment, Dip, Snack
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 4
Calories 220 kcal

Equipment

  • none

Ingredients
  

  • 1 red bell pepper large
  • 1 cup cashews or macadamia nuts or a 1/2 cup of each, soaked 3 – 4 hours
  • 1/2 lime or lemon juice of, depending on size (2 – 3 tablespoons of lemon juice)
  • 1/4 teaspoon celtic Himalayan, or pink salt
  • 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast optional

Instructions
 

  • Cut the bell pepper into small chunks and place in a blender.
  • Blend on high speed until the pepper is liquefied.
  • Place nuts in a blender with the pepper and blend until creamy.
  • Add lemon juice and salt to taste.
  • If need be, adjust to desired consistency by adding water to thin or additional nuts to thicken.

Notes

Optional – Add nutritional yeast for an even cheesier taste.

Nutrition

Calories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 8gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 129mgPotassium: 148mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 931IUVitamin C: 41mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 0.4mg
Keyword dairy-free cheese, dairy-free cheese alternative, nacho cheese alternative, non dairy cheese, Thyroid-friendly nacho recipe, Vegan, vegan cheese, vegan cheeses
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