A few weeks ago, I posted a pasta recipe using Avocado Basil Pesto Sauce and I was AMAZED at the response. I’ve posted pasta pictures in the past, and from them I’ve learned that nobread diners still love their (gluten-free) carbs! But moreover, I learned that you guys are super interested in plant-based, unique sauces! So this week I used Butternut Squash to make a vegan cheese sauce!
In doing my research I saw most people incorporate cashews into their cheese sauce. As much as I wanted to do this, cashews are the ONE nut I’m intolerant to! I know… it sucks… and it seriously limits my vegan ice cream selection! Well, although I’ve never had a butternut squash/cashew cheese sauce and I can’t make a comparison, I can say that my cheese sauce turned out pretty darn good!
What You Will Need:
- 1.5 cups peeled and cubed butternut squash
- 1/4 cup Unsweetened nut milk
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil (1T was used in sautéing the squash! 1T was added after)
- 2 Garlic Cloves
- 1 or 1 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 4 tbsp nutritional yeast
- Juice from half a lemon!
- Gluten-free pasta!
What You Will Do:
Steam/Boil your butternut squash cubes for 10 minutes on the stove
Drain and add your butternut squash to a blender or Vitamix.
Add nut milk, olive oil, garlic, salt, lemon juice, and nutritional yeast.
Blend on high until all ingredients are totally incorporated.
Taste with a spoon! And add any of the above ingredients until your desired taste is achieved. I added one more squeeze of lemon and a dash more salt.
Pour over your favorite gluten-free pasta, nachos, veggies, etc., and serve!
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