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    Home » Recipes » Condiments » Sauces

    Easy Green Onion Cashew Sauce (vegan + paleo)

    By Elaine Gordon · Published: Sep 10, 2021 · Modified: Jul 10, 2023

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    This easy sauce recipe has just five ingredients and comes together in minutes. Green Onion Cashew Sauce is perfect for topping bowls, salads, roasted or grilled vegetables...or even as a dip for cut veggies!

    Green Onion Cashew Sauce Recipe

    Whenever I'm completely stumped on what to make for dinner, I try to keep it as simple as possible. I start quinoa or rice in the Instant Pot, dig through the refrigerator for veggies, and get the blender out to make this Easy Green Onion Cashew Sauce! It has just a couple ingredients and the perfect green onion flavor that pairs with any savory meal. It ties together a bowl of rice, veggies, and roasted chickpeas in the most delicious way (and without overpowering the dish)!

    Green Onion Cashew Dip
    Green Onion Cashew Sauce Ingredients

    Ingredients in Easy Green Onion Cashew Sauce

    This is an easy blender recipe that comes together in minutes. The ingredient list is short and simple and really lets the naturally flavorful green onion shine!

    • Green onion - The star of the show! Use a cup of roughly chopped green onions. They're going in the blender, so no need to cut them evenly or carefully!
    • Cashews - Go with raw, unsalted cashews. They provide the perfect base for this Green Onion Cashew Sauce!
    • Lemon - Fresh is always best! You'll need the juice of one lemon.
    • Distilled vinegar - A kitchen necessity! I always buy the biggest container available because it lasts so long and has so many uses.
    • Salt - Just a pinch will do, but you can always adjust to taste as you go!
    How to Make Green Onions Cashew Sauce
    How to Make Green Onion Cashew Sauce
    Vegan Green Onion Sauce

    How to Use Cashews for Creamy Sauces

    Cashews are one of my go-to ingredients as a vegan cook! I use them anytime I need a creamy base for a recipe, and they work in both sweet and savory recipes. The trick is to let them soak overnight! Once they're totally softened, they blend into a smooth, creamy, thick texture that is so versatile. To speed up the soaking time, you can pour boiling water over the cashews and let them soak for an hour or two. Read more about How (and Why!) to Soak Cashews, and for a nut-free option, you can make Sunflower Seed Cream and use that instead.

    Savory Green Onion Sauce

    All About Cashews

    Another reason cashews are so good for vegans is that they're a great source of plant-based protein! Cashews are also incredibly nutrient dense. They are considered an excellent source of copper and a good source of magnesium, manganese, vitamin K, phosphorous, and zinc.

    For more information on cashews, check out my complete guide on Cashews Benefits for Vegans (+ Recipes).

    Vegan Bowl Sauce

    All About Green Onions

    Green onions are really low in calories while bringing a flavor explosion to recipes! They're high in vitamin K while also being a good source of vitamins A and C. Green onions also provide manganese, iron, and calcium in every serving! Shop for green onions that have a vibrant green color and no visible soggy or mushy sections and firm white bulbs. They can be stored in the refrigerator for up to a week.

    Green Onion Cashew Dip

    How to Use Green Onion Cashew Sauce

    I love this simple, flavorful sauce in salads and bowls! It would be delicious over any of your favorite roasted veggies with a side of Perfectly Cooked Quinoa or Easy Coconut Rice. Top them with Crispy BBQ Roasted Chickpeas or Sweet and Spiced Roasted Chickpeas for a delicious vegan meal!

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    Easy Green Onion Cashew Sauce (vegan + paleo)


    5 from 2 reviews

    • Author: Elaine Gordon
    • Total Time: 5 minutes
    • Diet: Vegan
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    Green Onion Cashew Sauce is perfect for topping bowls, salads, roasted or grilled vegetables...or even as a dip for cut veggies!


    Ingredients

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    • 1 cup raw unsalted cashews, soaked in advance*
    • 1 cup roughly chopped green onions
    • ¾ cup filtered water
    • 1 lemon, juiced
    • 1 tablespoons distilled vinegar
    • ½ teaspoon salt

    Instructions

    1. Place all ingredients in a high speed blender and blend from low to high speed gradually.  Leave on the highest speed for 60 seconds until perfectly smooth and creamy.  Transfer to an airtight storage container and store in your refrigerator until ready for use.  Use within one week.
    2. If you want to use right away, replace half the water with a handful or two of ice cubes.  This way the sauce will be cold after the long blend (which heats the sauce from the speed of the blending).

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    Notes

    *Read more about How (and Why!) to Soak Cashews, and for a nut-free option, you can make Sunflower Seed Cream and use that instead.

    • Prep Time: 5
    • Category: Sauce
    • Method: Blender

    Keywords: creamy vegan sauce

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    1. Jeanne says

      September 17, 2021 at 11:32 am

      If you haven’t tried Elaine’s sauces you must! Everyone one including this green onion cashew is delicious, flavorful, and easy.






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      • Elaine Gordon says

        September 17, 2021 at 11:51 am

        Thank you so much, Jeanne! I do love a good sauce :). It really can make all the difference in recipes! Thank you for the five star rating. Glad you enjoyed this one! Best, Elaine

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    2. MacKenzie says

      January 29, 2023 at 7:04 pm

      So good! One of my favorite sauces! 💚






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      • Elaine Gordon says

        February 08, 2023 at 3:54 pm

        Thank you so much, MacKenzie! I'm so happy to hear it is a fave for you. Best, Elaine

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