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Versatile Vegan Mozzarella Cheese

Vegan Mozzarella Cheese is easy to make and is the perfect texture.  A little gooey for dips and spreads and creamy enough to spread for layers in casseroles.
Course Sauces, Dressings, Condiments
Cuisine Cheese, Nut Spreads
Prep Time 3 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 13 minutes
Servings 8 Ounces
Calories 75kcal
Author Ginny McMeans

Ingredients

  • ¾ cup raw cashews - soaked from 2 hours to overnight
  • ½ cup water - to be added to the mix when blended
  • 1 tablespoon nutritional yeast
  • 1 tablespoon tapioca starch - or tapioca flour, it's the same thing
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Instructions

  • Cover the cashews with water and soak rom two hours to overnight. Drain.
  • Add all of the ingredients to a blender and blend until smooth.
  • Turn this blended mixture into a saucepan.
  • Cook on medium heat and stir until the sauce thickens a bit. It will take about 5 to 10 minutes.
  • Take off the heat to cool and it is ready to store or use in a multitude of ways.

Notes

For s stretchier/stringier 'cheese' add another tablespoon of tapioca starch during the original process. Just delicious.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Ounce | Calories: 75kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 5g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 98mg | Vitamin C: 0.7mg | Calcium: 4mg | Iron: 0.9mg