Vegan Broccoli Cheese

Discover the ultimate comfort food made plant-based with this creamy Vegan Broccoli Cheese recipe! Featuring tender broccoli florets smothered in a velvety, dairy-free "cheese" sauce made from blended cashews, nutritional yeast, and aromatic spices like turmeric and paprika, this dish is a flavorful, nutrient-packed alternative to traditional broccoli cheese. Brightened with a hint of lemon juice and thickened naturally with boiled carrots, this recipe offers a rich, cheesy flavor without any dairy. Ready in just 40 minutes, it’s perfect as a hearty side or a satisfying main. Whether you're craving a healthy vegan comfort dish or looking to wow guests with a plant-based treat, this recipe delivers bold flavors and creamy textures in every bite!

Nutriscore Rating: 73/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 cups Broccoli
• 1 cup Raw cashews
• 1 medium Carrot
• 1 cup Nutritional yeast
• 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon Onion powder
• 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Turmeric
• 0.5 teaspoon Paprika
• 0.25 teaspoon Cayenne pepper (optional)
• 2 cups Water
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil

Directions

Step 1

Soak the raw cashews in hot water for at least 15 minutes to soften them.

Step 2

In a large pot, bring 4 cups of water to a boil. Add the broccoli florets and cook for about 4 minutes until bright green and tender. Drain and set aside.

Step 3

Peel and roughly chop the carrot. In a small pot, add the chopped carrot with enough water to cover and boil until soft, about 10 minutes. Drain and set aside.

Step 4

In a blender, add the soaked and drained cashews, boiled carrot, nutritional yeast, garlic powder, onion powder, lemon juice, salt, turmeric, paprika, optional cayenne pepper, and 2 cups of water.

Step 5

Blend the mixture on high speed until completely smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as necessary. This will be your cheese sauce.

Step 6

In a large saucepan, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Pour in the blended cheese sauce and stir continuously for about 5 minutes, allowing it to thicken.

Step 7

Add the cooked broccoli to the cheese sauce, stirring gently to coat the broccoli evenly.

Step 8

Reduce heat to low and let the mixture simmer for another 5 minutes until everything is heated through and flavors are melded.

Step 9

Taste and adjust the seasoning with more salt or spices as desired.

Step 10

Serve the vegan broccoli cheese warm as a comforting side dish or as a main meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1361.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1253.8

Total Fat 79.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 13.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.8g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 3423.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 96.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 25.7g	0%
Total Sugars 18.9g
Protein 48.7g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 406.9mg	0%
Iron 14.8mg	0%
Potassium 3317.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 55.3%

Protein: 15.0%

Carbs: 29.7%