Find out how to prepare delicious options without animal ingredients
Vegan cheeses are gaining more and more space in the kitchen, satisfying both the needs of those following a plant-based diet and those looking for healthier or more sustainable alternatives. In addition to being widely available in markets, several options can be prepared at home, using simple and accessible ingredients.
So, find out how to make 5 easy vegan cheese recipes!
Vegan tofu cheese
Ingredients
- 200g chopped firm tofu
- 2 tablespoons of olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon of apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon of salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
Preparation method
Drain and press the tofu to remove excess water. In a food processor, add tofu, olive oil, lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, salt, garlic powder, and onion powder. Proceed until you obtain a mixture creamy and homogeneous. Add the nutritional yeast and stir to combine. Transfer the mixture into a container and place in the refrigerator for a few hours to firm up. Serve then.
Vegan Parmigiano Reggiano
Ingredients
- 1 cup of tea Brazil nut
- 3 tablespoons nutritional yeast
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
Preparation method
In a blender or food processor, place the Brazil nuts, nutritional yeast, salt, and garlic powder. Blend until you obtain a mixture with the consistency of a fine powder, similar to grated parmesan. Transfer the vegan cheese to a glass jar with a lid and store in the refrigerator. Store for up to 2 weeks.
Vegan mozzarella with cassava
Ingredients
- 1 cup of tea cooked cassava and crumpled
- 1/2 cup cassava cooking water
- 3 tablespoons sweet cassava starch
- 3 tablespoons sour cassava starch
- 2 tablespoons of olive oil
- 1 tablespoon nutritional yeast
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- Greasing oil
Preparation method
In a blender or food processor, place the mashed cassava, cooking water, sweet cassava starch, sour cassava starch, olive oil, nutritional yeast, salt and garlic in powder. Blend until you obtain a creamy mixture without lumps. Transfer the mixture into a non-stick pan and place it on a low heat. Stir continuously until the mixture thickens and acquires the elastic consistency characteristic of mozzarella. Remove from the heat and transfer the cheese to an oiled container. Let cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 1 hour to firm up. Serve then.
Vegan potato cheese
Ingredients
- 2 potatoes peeled and cut into cubes
- 1/2 cup tea cashews raw, left to macerate for at least 4 hours
- 2 tablespoons of olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
- 1 teaspoon of salt
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Waterfall
Preparation method
In a pan, cover the potatoes with water and cook over medium heat until tender. Drain and reserve. Drain the cashews and place them in the food processor. Add the cooked potatoes, olive oil, lemon juice, nutritional yeast, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and smoked paprika. Blend everything until you obtain a creamy and homogeneous mixture. Transfer the mixture into a container and place in the refrigerator for a few hours to firm up. Serve then.
Vegan cashew cheese
Ingredients
- 1 cup raw cashews
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup water
- 2 tablespoons of nutritional yeast
- 1 teaspoon of salt
- Waterfall
Preparation method
In a container with water, leave the cashews to soak for about 4 hours. Then drain the water and blend the cashews in a blender. Add the lemon juice, olive oil, water, nutritional yeast and salt. Beat again until you obtain a creamy and homogeneous mixture. If necessary, add water in small quantities to obtain the desired consistency. Transfer the mixture into a container and place in the refrigerator for a few hours to firm up. Serve then.
Source: Terra
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