Butternut Squash Vegan Cheese Sauce
Fall flavor you’re going to want all year long!
Whether you want to embrace the fall flavor of butternut squash, swap in a plant-based sauce alternative or sneak more vegetables into your meals… this sauce is the way to do it!
The secret to this sauce is the nutritional yeast! It’s a cheesy tasting type of yeast that is commonly used in vegan dishes & has a load of different nutrients & health benefits!
Nutritional yeast is…
a complete protein
high in B-vitamins
rich in trace minerals (1)
It’s also rich in antioxidants & has been shown to lower cholesterol in some studies, as well as prevent deficiency of vitamin B12 (1).
Not only is this “cheese” sauce incredibly nutritious, but it’s ready in minutes & can be used for so many different dishes!
Try this sauce…
mixed with pasta - like this Banza Butternut, Vegan Mac & Cheese
over potatoes
as a dip
& so much more.
Butternut Squash Vegan Cheese Sauce
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
INGREDIENTS
2 c butternut squash puree, canned or fresh
1 c nutritional yeast
1 c unsweetened milk of choice
2 cloves garlic
salt & pepper
INSTRUCTIONS
Add squash puree, nutritional yeast, unsweetened milk & garlic into a high speed blender.
Blend on medium to medium high to create one smooth textured sauce. Blend for 3-5 minutes.
Salt & pepper to taste.
Store in an airtight container for 7-10 days in the refrigerator.
NUTRITION INFO (1/3 CUP)
Calories: 110, Fat: 0.5g, Carbohydrates: 16g, Fiber: 4.2g, Sugar: 3.3g, Added Sugar: 0g, Protein: 7g
*Nutrition facts calculated using unsweetened oat milk in this recipe. Adjust accordingly if subbing other options.
