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

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

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Nutritional Info

Servings Per Recipe: 8
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

View full nutritional breakdown of Better-than-Cheddar Walnut 'Cheese' (Vegan & Dairy-Free) calories by ingredient

Introduction

I adapted this recipe from one found on choosingraw.com; adjust the ratio of ingredients to suit your palate. This makes an excellent grilled cheese! I adapted this recipe from one found on choosingraw.com; adjust the ratio of ingredients to suit your palate. This makes an excellent grilled cheese!

Minutes to Prepare: 5

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 paprika

juice of one lemon (about 2-3 T)

1 T apple cider vinegar

1/2 t black pepper

1/4-1/2 cup water

salt as desired

Tips

If you prefer a saucier texture, add more water; if you want the texture of a traditional cheeseball, use less water. Thinned-out, this sauce is excellent on top of tacos, burritos, and nachos.

For a party: Form the cheese into a ball and roll in crushed walnuts.

For smoked Cheddar, use smoked paprika; feel free to add some chili powder to spice it up, too!

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