Vegan Cheese Platter

This Vegan Cheese Platter offers a delightful assortment of creamy, nut-based cheeses and fresh accompaniments, perfect for sharing. With vibrant colors and bold flavors, it’s a celebration of plant-based ingredients that will impress any guest.

Ingredients

• Cashews - 100g
• Nutritional yeast - 2 tablespoons
• Lemon juice - 2 tablespoons
• Garlic powder - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
• Coconut oil - 2 tablespoons
• Smoked paprika - 1/2 teaspoon
• Almonds - 50g
• Olives - 100g
• Cherry tomatoes - 100g
• Fresh basil - a handful
• Whole grain crackers - 100g

Steps

1. Soak the cashews in water for at least 2 hours or overnight, then drain and rinse.
2. In a blender, combine the soaked cashews, nutritional yeast, lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, and coconut oil. Blend until smooth and creamy.
3. Transfer the cashew cheese to a bowl and stir in the smoked paprika. Adjust seasoning if necessary.
4. Chill the cheese in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes to firm up.
5. While the cheese chills, prepare the platter by arranging the almonds, olives, cherry tomatoes, and fresh basil on a serving board.
6. Once the cheese is chilled, spoon it into small portions on the platter and serve with whole grain crackers.

Nutrition

• Calories: 320
• Protein: 10 g
• Carbs: 25 g
• Fiber: 5 g
• Sugar: 3 g
• Sodium: 300 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 22 g
• Saturated Fat: 8 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
• Water: 0.2 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in healthy fats from cashews and almonds, promoting heart health.
• High in fiber, aiding digestion and maintaining a healthy gut.

Tags