Vegan Queso Fresco (crumble-style cheese)
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4.9
183 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Additional Time
1 hr 30 mins
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Total Time
1 hr 50 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Calories
115 kcal
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Cuisine
Mexican
Vegan Queso Fresco (crumble-style cheese)
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With a creamy and mild flavor, this almond queso fresco is perfect for topping tacos, burritos, salads and veggies! Vegan, oil-free, gluten-free and made from just 4 ingredients.
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Ingredients
- 1 cup raw slivered almonds (skin-free), soaked overnight or quick-soaked in hot water for 1 hour
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- ¾ teaspoon fine sea salt
- 2 teaspoons nutritional yeast
- ½ cup water
- 1 teaspoon agar agar powder
Instructions
- Drain the soaked almonds. Place in a food processor with the lemon juice, salt, nutritional yeast, and water. Process until light and fluffy, stopping to scrape down the sides as needed. It's okay to maintain a small amount of almond texture. Add the agar powder to the processor and pulse several times to incorporate.
- Transfer the mixture to a small sauce pan. Cook over medium heat for 3 to 5 minutes, whisking or stirring constantly. When you see some bubbling and know the mixture has reached boiling temperature, remove from heat and transfer to ramekins or a small bowl.
- Refrigerate until ready to use. Your almond queso fresco will be set and ready to use in about 30 minutes.
Notes
- This cheese can also be made in advance. Once cool, cover and store in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- To freeze, wrap completely so that the cheese is protected from air. Allow to thaw for several hours in the refrigerator before using.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
115kcal
(6%)
Carbohydrates
5g
(2%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
10g
(15%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Cholesterol
0mg
(0%)
Sodium
290mg
(12%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
0IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
1.7mg
(2%)
Calcium
50mg
(5%)
Iron
0.7mg
(4%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 115 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 115kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 290mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 0IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 1.7mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 50mg | 5% |
| Iron | 0.7mg | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.9
183 reviews
Excellent
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