MSG Free Vegan Cashew Cream Sauce

Rich, velvety, and surprisingly simple, this cashew cream sauce is the kind of kitchen staple that makes plant-based cooking feel genuinely luxurious. It comes together with just five clean ingredients — raw cashews, lemon juice, sea salt, garlic powder, and water — so you always know exactly what's going into it. That matters a lot when you're trying to avoid flavor enhancers and additives that sneak into so many store-bought cream sauces and dairy-free alternatives. A quick soak in boiling water softens the cashews beautifully, and a high-speed blender does the rest, producing a sauce that's completely smooth with no gritty texture. You can dial in the consistency yourself, keeping it thick and spoonable for pasta or casseroles, or loosening it up into a silky drizzle for soups and dressings. It's the kind of versatile base recipe you'll find yourself reaching for again and again.

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