Ingredients

1/4 cup raw cashews

1 1/2 cups cold water

2 ounces pimientos (half of a 4 oz. jar)

2 tablespoons cornstarch

2 tablespoons nutritional yeast flakes

1 tablespoon lemon juice

1/2-1 teaspoon salt

1 (4 ounce) can diced green chilies (optional)

Preparation

  1. Rinse cashews with hot water while combining the remaining ingredients (except chiles) in a blender.
  2. Add cashews to blender and process on high for 1-2 minutes.
  3. Cook in a sauce pan over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thick.
  4. Add chiles and serve or use in other recipes that call for cheese sauce.