Vegan Broccoli with Cheese Sauce
Elevate your plant-based meals with this irresistibly creamy Vegan Broccoli with Cheese Sauce! Tender, vibrant broccoli florets are paired with a luscious, dairy-free cheese sauce made from soaked cashews, nutritional yeast, and a blend of savory spices. This easy 20-minute recipe is perfect for everything from weeknight dinners to holiday feasts. The sauce’s velvety texture and cheesy flavor come together effortlessly in a high-speed blender, making it both quick and healthy. Serve it as a comforting side dish or a light main course, and enjoy a dish that’s as satisfying as it is nutritious. Gluten-free, vegan, and bursting with flavor, this recipe is a must-try for everyone searching for wholesome plant-based comfort food!
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Ingredients
- 1 pound Broccoli
- 0.5 cup Raw cashews
- 0.25 cup Nutritional yeast
- 1 cup Unsweetened almond milk
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 4 cups Water
Directions
Step 1
Soak the cashews in hot water for 15 minutes. This softening will aid in creating a smooth and creamy sauce.
Step 2
While the cashews are soaking, prepare the broccoli by cutting it into bite-sized florets.
Step 3
Bring 4 cups of water to a boil in a large pot. Add the broccoli florets and cook for 3-4 minutes until they are bright green and tender-crisp.
Step 4
Drain the broccoli immediately and rinse with cold water to stop the cooking process. Set the broccoli aside.
Step 5
Drain the soaked cashews and place them in a high-speed blender. Add the nutritional yeast, almond milk, lemon juice, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
Step 6
Blend the mixture on high speed until the sauce is smooth and creamy, about 2-3 minutes. If the sauce is too thick, add a tablespoon of almond milk at a time to reach your desired consistency.
Step 7
Taste the cheese sauce and adjust the seasonings as needed.
Step 8
To serve, place the cooked broccoli on a serving dish and generously drizzle with the vegan cheese sauce. Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1757.7g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 584.5 |
| Total Fat 29.6g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 5.0g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.8g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2086.8mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 57.9g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 15.5g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 10.9g | |
| Protein 27.5g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 87.8IU | 0% |
| Calcium 738.5mg | 0% |
| Iron 8.8mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2081.1mg | 0% |
Source of Calories