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Cheezy Sauce

Makes 2 cups

Serve this sauce over pasta, baked potato, or any food you would like cheese sauce!

1 1/3 cups water
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons tahini (sesame seed paste)
1/4 cup quick-cooking oats (not instant)
1/3 cup nutritional yeast
1 roasted red pepper

Blend all ingredients in a blender until very smooth. Transfer to a saucepan, and heat over medium heat—whisk or stir constantly while heating. When it’s thick and smooth, it’s ready to serve.

Per 1/4 cup:

  • Calories: 53
  • Fat: 2 g
  • Saturated Fat: 0.3 g
  • Calories from Fat: 32.2%
  • Cholesterol: 0 mg
  • Protein: 3.4 g
  • Carbohydrates: 6.5 g
  • Sugar: 1 g
  • Fiber: 1.8 g
  • Sodium: 243 mg
  • Calcium: 21 mg
  • Iron: 0.7 mg
  • Vitamin C: 20.3 mg
  • Beta Carotene: 175 mcg
  • Vitamin E: 0.2 mg

Source: The Cancer Project cooking instructor, Nimisha Raja