Cashew Cheese

Name: Cashew Cheese
Prep time: 60 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 3/4 cup
Ingredients: 1 cup raw cashews; 1/3 cup water; 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast; 2 teaspoons lemon juice; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder

Total Time Prep: 1 hour + chilling

Yield 3/4 cup

Test Kitchen Approved

There are few food situations this vegan cashew cheese can't elevate. It's easy to make and ready to be spread on crackers or transformed into mac and cheese.

Ingredients

1 cup raw cashews
1/3 cup water
2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder

Directions

Place cashews in a small bowl. Add enough warm water to cover completely. Soak cashews for 1-2 hours; drain and discard water. Add cashews and remaining 5 ingredients to food processor. Cover and process until smooth, 1-2 minutes, scraping down sides occasionally. Transfer to serving dish. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition Facts

1 tablespoon: 56 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 101mg sodium, 3g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 fat.

Spread this vegan cashew cheese on crackers, layer it on a toasted bagel or serve it with fresh vegetables. It also makes a delicious, out-of-the-ordinary sandwich spread! —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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