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Cashew Butter Sauce takes several minutes to prepare.

Cashew Butter Sauce takes several minutes to cook.

Cashew Butter Sauce makes 16 servings.

The ingredients for Cashew Butter Sauce are:

* 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 or jarred ginger, optional
* Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

Here is how you make Cashew Butter Sauce:

Heat the oil in a saucepan. Add the bell pepper and scallions and cook over medium-low heat until the bell pepper softens, about 4 minutes.Add the tomato and cook for 3 to 4 minutes longer, stirring, until it softens.Sprinkle the flour in and stir until well blended with the vegetables. Pour in the water and bring to a gentle simmer.Whisk in the cashew butter, then add the curry and optional ginger. Cook for another 2 to 3 minutes, until smooth and thick. Season with salt and pepper, then serve at once. Or, cover until needed, then heat through before serving.Serving Size: 2 tbsp. Number of Servings: 16Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user SOPHIALARA.

The nutritional information for Cashew Butter Sauce is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 16
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 60.5

• Total Fat: 4.6 g
• Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
• Sodium: 2.6 mg
• Total Carbs: 4.1 g
• Dietary Fiber: 0.4 g
• Protein: 1.7 g

The dietary needs meet for Cashew Butter Sauce is Vegan