Cashew Nut Cheese

This is a non-dairy 'cheese' recipe made from cashews (or cashew butter). It is a great cheese substitute and can be used on a roasted red pepper panini sandwich, a fancy ham and cheese sandwich, an artichoke heart wrap (that recipe is soon to come), etc.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 15 mins
• Calories: 212 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ teaspoon salt (Optional)
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• ½ teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon white sugar (Optional)
• ¼ teaspoon ground white pepper
• ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 red bell pepper, chopped
• 2 ½ tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 tablespoons tahini
• ¼ cup almond milk
• 2 cups unsalted roasted cashews
• 1 ½ cloves garlic, peeled

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Blend cashews, oil, and sugar together in a food processor or blender until smooth. Add almond milk, tahini, onion powder, salt, garlic powder, and white pepper; blend until well mixed. Add red bell pepper, lemon juice, and garlic and blend until creamy.