Description
A creamy and flavorful Keto Herbed Cashew Cream Sauce that is perfect for various dishes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup raw cashews, soaked in water for at least 4 hours
- 1/2 cup water
- 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Fresh herbs (such as parsley or chives) for garnish
Instructions
- Drain and rinse the soaked cashews.
- In a blender or food processor, combine the cashews, water, nutritional yeast, lemon juice, garlic powder, onion powder, dried basil, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper.
- Blend until smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as needed.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
- If the sauce is too thick, add a little more water to reach your desired consistency.
- Transfer the sauce to a serving bowl and garnish with fresh herbs.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 5 days. The sauce can also be warmed gently on the stove before serving.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes.
- You can substitute the dried herbs with fresh herbs for a brighter flavor.
- This sauce pairs well with grilled vegetables, chicken, or as a dip for low-carb crackers.
- Prep Time: 4 hours (soaking time)
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Keto
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg