How To Make Vegan Cheese

coconut oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: olive oil

Avocado oil provides a similar texture with a healthier fat profile.

cashews

🥗Healthier: sunflower seeds

💰Cheaper: pumpkin seeds

Sunflower seeds are lower in calories and cost-effective.

Place the cashews into a pot.

Add water to the pot.

Turn on high heat and bring to a boil.

Boil for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Remove from heat and drain the water.

In a blender, add the softened cashews, garlic, onion powder, lemon zest, lemon juice, water, nutritional yeast, sea salt, and olive oil.

Blend until creamy and smooth.

Cover a colander with cheesecloth.

Pour in the mixture and place into the fridge overnight.

Carefully remove the vegan cheese from the cheesecloth.

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