Better-than-Cheddar Walnut 'Cheese' (Vegan & Dairy-Free)

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  • Minutes to Prepare:
  • Number of Servings: 8
Ingredients
1 cup walnuts 2 T no salt-added tomato paste 1 T miso paste 1/4 cup nutritional yeast 1/2 t paprikajuice of one lemon (about 2-3 T) 1 T apple cider vinegar 1/2 t black pepper1/4-1/2 cup watersalt as desired
Directions
Place the walnuts in a food processor and pulse several times to chop them, then process until they are finely ground. Add the remaining ingredients except for the water and salt and pulse several times to combine. Stop as needed to scrape down the sides of the food processor. Add the water two tablespoons at a time until the mixture reaches the desired consistency.

Serve immediately or refrigerate to allow it to thicken.

Serving Size: 8 servings, 1/4 cup each

Servings Per Recipe: 8
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 117.5
  • Total Fat: 10.2 g
  • Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
  • Sodium: 7.6 mg
  • Total Carbs: 5.1 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 2.1 g
  • Protein: 4.5 g

Member Reviews
  • CHERRY666
    WOODLANDMYST - I'm sure you could try other nuts, like cashews.

    I made this recipe as it's written above and used some of it on broccoli. It's very good! I'll definitely be making it again in the future and playing around with it. I like the idea of using smoked paprika instead. Nice suggestion. - 8/18/12
  • NOTTINGHAMKATE
    This makes a delicious pasta sauce if you thin it down slightly. Great with lots of extra veg added in. Yum! - 4/8/13
  • DAISYTOULOUSE
    Anything recommended to sub for the miso paste? Must be soy free for a dairy intolerant breast cancer survivor. Thank you! - 8/1/12

    Reply from STEPFANIER (6/7/13)
    You can find soy-free miso. Look for the Miso Master brand.

  • MEGANHALLINAN
    I really liked this- I had no idea what to expect. Good flavor and so easy to throw together. One question- how long does this keep? Thanks Stepfanie! - 4/2/12
  • EVIE4NOW
    will not make rotation - 3/9/21
  • CD17744865
    looking forward to trying this. - 2/8/21
  • CD17663415
    yums - 2/5/21
  • NEPTUNE1939
    tasty - 3/12/20
  • MOMMY445
    good - 3/12/20
  • PICKIE98
    What is the shelf life? - 3/4/20
  • CD1987279
    great flavor - 3/1/20
  • KITTYHAWK1949
    It is good I would think especially for vegan - 2/17/20
  • ROSSYFLOSSY
    Not a fan. - 2/17/20
  • BONDMANUS2002
    Yumm - 3/30/19
  • KATHYJO56
    I am surprised that I like this - 3/16/19
  • ANHELIC
    Great recipe for cheese ball or whatever shape you want to make. I would like to serve this on a weekend when friends or family come over. - 3/16/19
  • BABY_GIRL69
    Pretty good stuff. - 3/13/19
  • RO2BENT
    Interesting - 3/10/19
  • GRANDMASUSAN13
    Can make it with what I have laying around - 2/21/19
  • JANIEWWJD
    Yummy cheese!! - 2/21/19
  • SUNSHINE99999
    Different - 2/5/19
  • THINCPL2004
    I did use cashews! Not bad! - 2/5/19
  • DMEYER4
    tasty - 2/4/19
  • ELRIDDICK
    Wonderful - 3/18/17
  • PHHHISC
    Thank you for sharing. - 2/7/17