Carrageenan Free Vegan Cashew Cream Sauce

Rich, velvety, and surprisingly simple, this cashew cream sauce delivers the kind of luxurious texture you'd expect from a dairy-based recipe — without a drop of cream or any of the thickeners and stabilizers that make so many store-bought alternatives a problem. Carrageenan hides in a shocking number of plant-based milks, creamers, and packaged sauces, so making your own from scratch is genuinely the cleanest way to get that silky consistency. Here, a quick soak in boiling water softens raw cashews just enough for a high-speed blender to transform them into something impossibly smooth. A splash of lemon juice brightens the whole thing, while garlic powder and sea salt give it a savory backbone that works across a huge range of dishes. The consistency is entirely in your hands — keep it thick and spoonable for pasta and casseroles, or loosen it up for soups and dressings. Five ingredients, one blender, and you've got a creamy sauce that earns its place in your regular rotation.

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