1 c. raw cashew nuts rinsed well
2 c. water
2 T. tomato paste
1 small sweet red pepper
1 1/2 t. salt
2 t. onion powder
2 cloves garlic
2-3 T. lemon or lime juice
Blend until smooth. If you are using a Vitamix, you can boil it by blending it about 4 minutes otherwise pour out the contents into a sauce pan and bring it to a boil to thicken the sauce. If you are using the n-Cheese Sauce in the Hot White Bean Dip, then you don't need to cook it first. It will cook while baking.