This Vegan Cheese Fondue Can Convert Skeptics

cashews

🥗Healthier: blended silken tofu

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Sunflower seeds are more affordable and provide a creamy texture.

nutritional yeast

🥗Healthier: brewer's yeast

💰Cheaper: dried cheese powder

Dried cheese powder can mimic the cheesy flavor at a lower cost.

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: soy milk

Soy milk is often less expensive and has a similar consistency.

smoked paprika

🥗Healthier: regular paprika

💰Cheaper: chili powder

Chili powder can add flavor without the cost of smoked paprika.

Soak cashews in water for at least 4 hours or overnight.

Drain and rinse the soaked cashews.

Blend soaked cashews with nutritional yeast, garlic, lemon juice, and coconut milk until smooth.

Add cornstarch, smoked paprika, turmeric, salt, and pepper to the blender and blend until combined.

Transfer the mixture to a saucepan over medium heat.

Cook, stirring continuously, until the mixture thickens and becomes gooey, about 5-7 minutes.

Adjust seasoning to taste, adding more salt or lemon juice if desired.

Serve hot in a fondue pot or a heat-safe bowl.

Accompany with bread, fresh vegetables, and apple slices for dipping.

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