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Vegan Cheese Recipes
Our vegan cheese recipes, we use the term “Cheezz” as they are not the dairy cheese. However, our vegan cheese recipes are used to create a cheese like flavor.
Enjoy these in any of the recipes indicated. Try them in your own dishes. Additionally, enjoy them as a dip or spread just as they are.
We use no animal products, ensuring a healthy, no cholesterol product.
Enjoy!
Try these key recipes with our Mexican Recipes
and other cuisine recipes, too!
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Cashew Cheezz
Ingredients:
- 2 cups raw unsalted cashews (soaked for several hours or overnight)
- 1/2 cup nutritional yeast
- 1/4 cup water (possibly more) or almond milk
- 1/4 cup lemon juice (fresh is always best!) or raw apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp salt (we prefer Himalayan)
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
Process
- Drain and rinse cashews
- Put cashews in food processor
- Add remaining ingredients
- Pulse until desired consistency, adding water if needed
- Adjust seasonings, if needed
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Cheezzy Sauce
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup Nutritional Yeast
- 1/2 cup flour
- 1 tsp salt (we like Himalayan)
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 2 cups unsweetened almond milk (or liquid of choice)
- 1/4 cup vegan margarine (we like Earth Balance)
- 1 tsp yellow mustard
Directions
- Mix dry ingredients in a saucepan
- add the almond milk and whisk til smooth
- heat on medium heat until thick and bubbly, whisking continually
- cook for an additional 30 seconds, remove from heat
- whip in margarine and mustard
- Sauce thickens as it cools
- thin with a bit of water or additional milk, if desired
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Cheezzy Pizza Sauce
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup Nutritional Yeast
- 2 T flour
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1 tsp salt (we like Himalayan)
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 2 cups unsweetened almond milk (or liquid of choice)
- 1/2 cup oil
- 1 tsp yellow mustard
Directions
- Mix dry ingredients in a saucepan
- add the almond milk and whisk til smooth
- heat on medium heat until thick and bubbly, whisking continually
- cook for an additional 30 seconds, remove from heat
- whip in oil and mustard
- thin with a bit of water or additional milk, if desired
- to use on pizza, pour over crust. broil lightly for a stretchy cheezzy pizza topping
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Veggie Cheezz
This recipe takes cheesy flavor to a new point using vegetables as a base. We think it offers a delightful twist. Try it and let us know what you think!
Ingredients
- 2 cups peeled potatoes, diced
- 1 cup peeled carrots, diced
- 1/3 cup coconut oil (you may use olive oil, if you prefer)**
- 1/2 cup almond milk (or water, if you prefer)
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 3/4 cup nutritional yeast
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
**Note that coconut oil hardens at a higher temperature than olive oil. Therefore, if you want a firmer cheese, use coconut oil. However, for a more liquid version at room temperature, we recommend olive oil. ALSO, try substituting avocado or silken tofu for an oil-free version!
Directions
- Boil potatoes and carrots until soft
- Put all ingredients in a blender or food processor and blend until smooth
- Use immediately for store up to a couple of days in an airtight container in the refrigerator
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And now….let’s get cooking!
also read: Almond Milk Health Benefits
Although you will find almond milk in most groceries, making Almond Milk at home is very simple.