This super-quick, vegan ‘cheese’ sauce is great with pasta (macaroni or penne), potatoes and greens, baked potatoes, or with stuffed savoury pancakes. It’s also nice in layered bakes such as lasagna, or on top of a veggie casserole. 

Ingredients

  • 90ml/3fl oz water + 1 tbsp
  • 3 tbsp tahini (sesame paste)
  • 1 tbsp nutritional yeast flakes (sold in good health stores)
  • ½ tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 small shallot or ¼ small red onion, finely chopped
  • ½ tsp yeast extract or more if using low-salt variety

        Method

        1. Combine all ingredients and blend until smooth.
        2. Heat gently, without boiling, before pouring over food.

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        Recipe details

        Serves: 2–3

        Prep time: 0 hr

        15 mins

        Cook time: 0 hr

        05 mins

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