Cashew Cheese

Name: Cashew Cheese
Prep time: 60 min
Cook time: 5 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

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

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

1. 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.

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