Cashew Butter Sauce

10 ingredients
16 steps

Ingredients

  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1/2 medium red, orange, or yellow bell pepper, finely diced
  • 2 to 3 scallions, minced
  • 1 cup finely diced tomato
  • 1 tablespoon unbleached white flour
  • 1 cup vegetable stock or water
  • 1/2 cup cashew butter
  • 1/2 teaspoon good-quality curry powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon minced fresh ginger, optional
  • Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

Directions

  1. 1
    Heat the oil in a saucepan.
  2. 2
    Add the bell pepper and scallions and cook over medium-low heat until the pepper softens, about 4 minutes.
  3. 3
    Add the tomato and cook for 3 to 4 minutes longer, stirring, until it softens.
  4. 4
    Sprinkle in the flour and stir until well blended with the vegetables.
  5. 5
    Pour in the stock and bring to a gentle simmer.
  6. 6
    Whisk in the cashew butter, then add the curry and optional ginger.
  7. 7
    Cook for another 2 to 3 minutes, until smooth and thick.
  8. 8
    Season with salt and pepper.
  9. 9
    Serve at once or cover until needed, then heat through before serving.
  10. 10
    (per 1/4 cup)
  11. 11
    Calories: 116
  12. 12
    Total Fat: 9g
  13. 13
    Protein: 3g
  14. 14
    Carbohydrates: 7g
  15. 15
    Fiber: 1g
  16. 16
    Sodium: 50mg

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