You’re probably thinking I should be posting something a little more Thanksgiving-like this week (if you really need inspo, click here and here), but people—Thanksgiving is just one meal! You have so many other eating opportunities this whole weekend (especially if you’re traveling to see family), and sometimes having a few easy recipes in your arsenal when you need it can be a real-life saver. And this week, for me, it’s this creamy vegan pizza sauce. It’s only two ingredients—and one of them is just water.
So what’s this pizza sauce made of? Cashews.
Don’t get all weird on me yet, alright? Hear me out. Because dairy is considered an animal by-product, it isn’t allowed within the vegan diet—meaning anything creamy and cheesy is completely out of the question. Sure, some companies have tried to replicate plant-based cheese, but truthfully I’m not a huge fan of the texture.
Instead of using those processed, plant-based alternatives, I just grab a bag of cashews and blend it up with some water. Add a pinch of salt or whatever other spices you want, and voila. It’s done. Pizza sauce in 30 seconds. You’re welcome.
How to make cashew vegan pizza sauce
Oh gosh, it’s so easy, part of me thinks I don’t even need to write a paragraph about it. But here you go: Blend up one cup of raw, whole, unsalted cashews with 1/2 cup of warm water.
And…that’s it. I know it sounds insane and you may not believe me, but it truly is that magical. It creates the creamiest sauce with a touch of sweet and savory. I like to sprinkle in some sea salt before blending to give it a little extra something, and you could even mix in some garlic or Italian spices if you’re feeling it.
I recommend using a high-powered blender like a NutriBullet for this. It makes blending up those nuts really easy and gives you that smooth, velvety consistency you’re looking for when it comes to a creamy pizza sauce.
What kind of pizza should you make?
Ah, the world is really your oyster. But I do find this pizza sauce works well with a pile of fresh veggies, a drizzle of garlic-infused olive oil, and some fresh cracked salt and pepper.
This recipe makes either enough for two personal pizzas (I like to use the frozen Banza chickpea crust for my personal pizzas), or enough sauce for a large pizza to share.
Creamy Vegan Pizza Sauce
Equipment
- High-powered blender
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted cashews raw, whole
- 1/2 cup warm water
- Pinch of salt and other spices optional
Instructions
- Add your cashews and water to a high-powered blender. Sprinkle in any desired salt or toppings.
- Blend until smooth—about 30 seconds.
- Use as you normally would for a pizza sauce. Sprinkle on roasted veggies, drizzle olive oil, add spices, or anything else you desire for your pizza night!
Notes
More easy weeknight meals!
If you need even more easy meals to turn to this week, here are some of my faves.
- Lemon Garlic Vegetable Linguini
- Baked Salmon
- Healthier Fish & Chips
- ‘Pop’ Roast
- Three-Ingredient Baked Pesto Chicken
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