✓ 1⁄2 cup “raw” cashews (they aren’t really edible if truly raw but must be roasted within the shell; when we buy “roasted” cashews, they are roasted a second time); I’ve seen suggestions to soak the cashews for a half hour or so but generally get great results without soaking at al
✓ 1 clove garlic
✓ 1/8 - 1/4 cup water, depending on how runny you want the sauce to be
✓ 1⁄2 cup nutritional yeast
✓ 1 teaspoon garlic powder
✓ (optional) red bell pepper, roasted or not
✓ (optional) 1 teaspoon lime or lemon juice – or, even better, tangerine juice; if you add it, it will complement the beans
✓ (optional) dash of salt
NOTES:
It makes about 1 1⁄2 cups (more if you use the pepper) of sauce,
Enough for a party platter of nachos for 6-8 servings.
Instructions
Blend all ingredients for a few seconds on high until homogenized and creamy;
