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Creamy Cashew Sauce in a ceramic bowl with raw cashews on a wood cutting board

Lemon Pepper Cashew Sauce

Are you looking for a new vegan, plant-based, or gluten-free salad dressing or dipping sauce? Well look no further than my lemon pepper creamy cashew sauce! It’s loaded with tons of flavor that is sure to satisfy your tastebuds!
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Course: Lunch, Salad, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine: Italian
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Servings: 8 ounces

Ingredients

  • ½ cup Raw Cashews
  • 2 tbsp Hemp Hearts
  • ½ Lemon juiced
  • 1 tbsp Nutritional Yeast
  • ¼ tsp Garlic Powder
  • ½-1 tsp Black Pepper to desired spice level
  • ¼ tsp Salt
  • ½ cup Water add 1-3 tsp for desired consistency

Instructions

  • If you do not have a high speed blender, then soak your cashews overnight or in hot water covered for 10 minutes. If you have a high speed blender, then you do not need to soak your cashews.
  • Drain and rinse your cashews, then add all ingredients into the blender and blend until smooth.
  • Add more water by 1 tsp at a time until you reach your desired consistency depending on whether you will be using this as a dip, sauce, or dressing. Add more black pepper as needed to satisfy your spice preference and ENJOY!
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