n-CHEESE SAUCE

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.