Not-So Cheese Sauce

An almond cream with nacho flavourings, this sauce is great on potatoes, broccoli, and as a dip for chips.

Ingredients

• 250 ml (1 cup) water
• 1 lemon, peeled
• 120 g roasted red capsicum, peeled, seeded, or canned pimientos
• 70 g (⅔ cup) almonds
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 30 g (¼ cup) nutritional yeast
• ½ teaspoon salt, optional

Directions

1. Place all ingredients into the Vitamix container in the order listed and secure the lid.
2. Start the blender on its lowest speed, then quickly increase to its highest speed, using the tamper to press ingredients toward the blades.
3. Blend for 4 minutes or until heavy steam escapes from the vented lid.