Ingredients for Super Fantastic Vegan Cashew Cheese Slices Sauce Or Dip
- Nutritional Yeast Flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 cup water (for agar agar)
- Pimientos
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Raw Cashews
- 1/4 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
- Canola Oil
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 1/4 cup lemon juice, plus more to taste
- 1 tablespoon agar agar powder
- Cold Water
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How to Make Super Fantastic Vegan Cashew Cheese Slices Sauce Or Dip
- **Sterilize Cashews:** Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Spread 1 cup raw cashews on a baking sheet and bake for 10 minutes. Let cool completely.
- **Blend the Base:** Combine the cooled cashews, 1/2 cup nutritional yeast, 1/4 cup lemon juice, 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon onion powder, and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a high-speed blender or food processor. Blend until completely smooth and creamy.
- **Incorporate Oils:** With the blender running, slowly drizzle in 1/4 cup olive oil and 2 tablespoons melted coconut oil until the mixture thickens. Then, add the remaining lemon juice.
- **Prepare Agar Agar (for slices):** In a small saucepan, whisk together 1 tablespoon agar agar powder with 1 cup cold water. Let sit for 5 minutes to bloom.
- **Cook Agar Agar:** Bring the agar agar mixture to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly until completely clear and thickened (about 2-3 minutes).
- **Combine & Pour (for slices):** Remove from heat and gently stir the cooked agar agar into the cashew cheese mixture. Immediately pour into a loaf pan lined with plastic wrap, ensuring the wrap extends over the sides. Fold the plastic wrap over the top.
- **Chill & Slice:** Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, until completely set. Once firm, carefully remove from the loaf pan and slice into desired thicknesses.
- **Freeze for Later (Optional):** Place slices side-by-side on a sheet of plastic wrap, separating each with additional plastic wrap. Freeze until solid, then transfer to a freezer bag for individual portions.
- **For Sauce/Dip:** Skip steps 4-8. Enjoy the cashew cheese immediately as a spread, dip, or sauce.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
5 g
Sugar
2g
Fat
9g
Carbs
1g
