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Smoked Almond Cheddar Spread

Raw almonds are blended up with roasted red peppers and seasonings to make this creamy spreadable vegan cheese.

Total Time
1 d 30 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 286 kcal
Course: Appetizer , Condiments
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 cups raw almonds
  • ½ to ¾ cup pimientos from a jar plus ½ to ¾ cup packing liquid
  • ¼ cup nutritional yeast
  • 1 ¾ teaspoons smoked sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder

Instructions

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  1. Rinse the almonds well. Place them in water in a medium bowl. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
  2. Drain the almonds. In the bowl of a food processor, place the almonds, pimientos, nutritional yeast, salt, garlic powder, and ¼ cup pimiento liquid. Process until the mixture is well incorporated.
  3. Remove the lid and test the cheese for texture and salt content. If you want a smoother spread, add pimiento liquid in small increments and process again. Add more salt if needed.
  4. Serve this with crackers and fresh pears.

Notes

  • Reprinted from This Cheese is Nuts: Delicious Vegan Cheese at Home by arrangement Avery, an imprint of Penguin Publishing Group, a division of Penguin Random House LLC. Copyright © 2017, Julie Piatt.

Nutrition Information

Calories 286kcal (14%) Carbohydrates 12g (4%) Protein 11g (22%) Fat 24g (37%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 6g Monounsaturated Fat 15g Trans Fat 1g Sodium 681mg (28%) Potassium 404mg (12%) Fiber 7g (28%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 425IU (9%) Vitamin C 14mg (16%) Calcium 128mg (13%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 286

% Daily Value*

Calories 286kcal 14%
Carbohydrates 12g 4%
Protein 11g 22%
Fat 24g 37%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6g 35%
Monounsaturated Fat 15g 75%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Sodium 681mg 28%
Potassium 404mg 9%
Fiber 7g 28%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 425IU 9%
Vitamin C 14mg 16%
Calcium 128mg 13%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.