Sliceable Vegan Cashew Cheese

Ingredients

• 1 cup raw cashews
• 1/4 cup nutritional yeast
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1/4 cup water

Directions

1. Soak the cashews in water for at least 2 hours, or overnight.
2. Drain the cashews and place them in a food processor or blender.
3. Add the nutritional yeast, garlic powder, onion powder, sea salt, lemon juice, and water and blend until smooth.
4. Transfer the cheese to a bowl and let it sit for at least 10 minutes.
5. Scoop the cheese onto a plate or cutting board and shape it into a log or block.
6. Refrigerate the cheese for at least 30 minutes before slicing.

Interesting Facts

• This vegan cheese is a great alternative to dairy-based cheese.
• It can be used as a spread, dip, or sliced and used in sandwiches and wraps.
• Cashews are a great source of protein and antioxidants.
• Nutritional yeast is a great source of B vitamins and protein.