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15-Minute Cashew Cheese
This 15-Minute Cashew Cheese is perfect for dipping veggies, crackers, and more. Finally, here is a spreadable, vegan-friendly cheese that is bursting with flavor!
Prep Time
15 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 2 cups
Calories: 528 kcal
Course:
Condiments
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 cup raw cashews soaked overnight, see notes
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ cup fresh chives
- 3 tbsp nutritional yeast
- ¼ tsp ground pepper
Instructions
- Place all ingredients in a food processor.
- Blend until smooth. You may need to scrape the sides a few times to remove any un-blended bits.
- Adjust the salt and pepper to taste.
- The resulting cheese will be very thick and spreadable—even sliceable after being refrigerated! If you’re looking for cheese with a thinner consistency, add up to 2 more tbsp of oil and water.
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Notes
- To make this cashew cheese, you need to soak the cashews overnight. Simply place cashews in a bowl, cover with water, and set in the fridge overnight. If you are short on time, you can place the cashews in hot water (boil water, then remove from heat) for 30 minutes instead.
- Serve cashew cheese with tortilla chips, crackers, celery, or carrot sticks. Garnish with fresh chives.
- This cheese can be used as a dip or to make creamy pasta.
- Keep the cashew cheese in the fridge, in an airtight container, for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Information
Serving
2g
Calories
528kcal
(26%)
Carbohydrates
25g
(8%)
Protein
18g
(36%)
Fat
43g
(66%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
7g
Monounsaturated Fat
26g
Sodium
590mg
(25%)
Potassium
682mg
(19%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
219IU
(4%)
Vitamin C
6mg
(7%)
Calcium
31mg
(3%)
Iron
5mg
(28%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2cups
Amount Per Serving
Calories 528
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 2g | |
| Calories | 528kcal | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 25g | 8% |
| Protein | 18g | 36% |
| Fat | 43g | 66% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 7g | 41% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 26g | 130% |
| Sodium | 590mg | 25% |
| Potassium | 682mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 219IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 31mg | 3% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.