Dairy Free Cashew Ricotta Cheese

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This vegan cashew ricotta cheese is perfect for those who are lactose intolerant but still looking to make Italian dishes like lasagna. Cashews make this cheese substitute still creamy with a neutral taste, and the nutritional yeast and salt help it to taste more like cheese

SOAK
- 1.5 cup, raw (180 g) Cashews
- 1/2 cup (120 g) Water

BLEND
- 1 tbsp (15 g) Apple cider vinegar
- 2 tbsp (10 g) Nutritional yeast
- 1 tsp (6 g) Salt
- 1 tsp (3 g) Onion powder
- 1/2 tsp (1.5 g) Black pepper, ground

1. In a medium bowl, soak your cashews in water for at least 2 hours

2. Add all ingredients to a food processor (including the soaking liquid), and blend until smooth, about 5 minutes with occasional scraping of the sides

3. Store in the fridge and use as you would ricotta cheese, like in these Spaghetti Squash Lasagna Boats!

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Description

 This vegan cashew ricotta cheese is perfect for those who are lactose intolerant but still looking to make Italian dishes like lasagna. Cashews make this cheese substitute still creamy with a neutral taste, and the nutritional yeast and salt help it to taste more like cheese

Time

Prep Time:

5 minutes

Rest Time:

2 hours

Total Time:

2 hours 5 minutes

Cost

Total Cost:

Cost per Serving:

$0.47

Ingredients

Serving(s)

Soak

1.5 cup, raw Cashews
1/2 cup Water

Blend

1 tbsp Apple cider vinegar
2 tbsp Nutritional yeast
1 tsp Salt
1 tsp Onion powder
1/2 tsp Black pepper, ground

Instructions

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1. In a medium bowl, soak your cashews in water for at least 2 hours



2. Add all ingredients to a food processor (including the soaking liquid), and blend until smooth, about 5 minutes with occasional scraping of the sides


3. Store in the fridge and use as you would ricotta cheese, like in these Spaghetti Squash Lasagna Boats!

Nutrition Facts

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Servings: 6

Serving Size: 1/4 cup (56 g)
Calories: 175

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Total Fat: 13.2g (17 %)
 Saturated Fat: 2.3g (12 %)
 Polyunsaturated Fat: 2.4g
 Monounsaturated Fat: 7.1g
Cholesterol: 0mg (0 %)
Sodium: 384mg (17 %)
Total Carbohydrate: 10.2g (4 %)
 Fiber: 1.5g (5 %)
 Net Carbs: 8.7g
 Total Sugar: 1.8g
Protein: 6.5g (13 %)

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Vitamin B12: 6.38mcg (266 %)
Vitamin D: 0.0mcg (0 %)
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Calcium: 17mg (1 %)
Iron: 2.23mg (12 %)
Magnesium: 89mg (21 %)
Potassium: 244mg (5 %)

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Glycemic Index

:

21.2

Glycemic Load

:

2.1

Sources of Inspiration

https://simple-veganista.com/cashew-ricotta-cheese/#tasty-recipes-8548-jump-target

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