Recipe Butternut Squash Sauce

[SatNavSaysStraightOn]

I came across this recipe, looking for something different to do with a winter squash. I found it. First taste test and hubby grinned. So I left my modifications at just adding shiro miso. I'd have added more but hubby liked it as it is, so that was it.

Thick version

Thin version

The original recipe comes from Butternut Squash Vegan Cheese Sauce . They quote it as "pure magic". It's not that good, but it is good enough to make again and it's a quick and easy recipe to make if you make life easier using the microwave and a high speed blender. And it's a good way of hiding veg in a sauce.

Ingredients (Serves 2 as main)
150g *butternut squash, seeded and cut into small cubes
150g cashews
75ml water, or vegetable broth
25g nutritional yeast
50ml dairy free milk, unsweetened
45g lemon juice
½-¾ tsp sea salt to taste
½ tsp paprika
3 tbsp olive oil
3 large cloves garlic
1-2 tbsps miso (shiro)

Method

1. In a medium bowl, add the diced butternut squash and 75ml water/broth. Microwave uncovered for 4 minutes.
2. Add all ingredients with the remaining cooking liquid to Vitamix (or similar) and process on high until smooth and creamy.
3. Taste/adjust seasoning if needed and thin with extra dairy free milk if also required.

Notes
* I didn't both peeling the butternut squash. The rind is edible, so it was left on for ease.

 

[The Late Night Gourmet]

This is sort of amazing...I would never have thought that those ingredients could turn into a creamy sauce.