Dairy-Free Cheese Baguette
Indulge in the creamy, savory goodness of a Dairy-Free Cheese Baguette—a plant-based twist on a classic favorite. Made with nutrient-rich cashews, zesty lemon juice, and flavorful nutritional yeast, this recipe delivers all the comfort of cheesy baguette slices without any dairy. Smooth and velvety cashew cheese is spread over crispy, oven-toasted baguette slices, and finished with a sprinkle of fresh basil for an aromatic flourish. Ready in just 30 minutes, this delectable appetizer or snack is perfect for vegans, dairy-free eaters, or anyone looking to explore more wholesome alternatives. Pair it with soup, salad, or serve as a stand-alone crowd-pleaser for your next gathering!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 large Baguette
- 1 cup Cashews
- 3 tablespoons Nutritional Yeast
- 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice
- 1 large Garlic Clove
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
- 0.25 cup Water
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black Pepper
- 2 tablespoons Fresh Basil
Instructions
Begin by soaking the cashews in hot water for about 15 minutes to soften them. Drain and set aside.
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
While the oven is preheating, prepare the cashew cheese. Add the soaked cashews, nutritional yeast, lemon juice, peeled garlic clove, olive oil, water, salt, and black pepper into a food processor.
Blend the mixture until it is completely smooth and creamy. You may need to scrape down the sides of the processor a few times to ensure even blending.
Slice the baguette diagonally into 1-inch thick slices. You should have about 8 slices.
Spread a generous amount of the cashew cheese on each slice of baguette.
Arrange the slices on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Bake in the preheated oven for about 10 minutes, or until the edges of the baguette slices are golden and crispy.
Remove from the oven and let cool slightly.
Before serving, finely chop the fresh basil and sprinkle over the warm, dairy-free cheese baguette slices.
Serve immediately and enjoy your delightful dairy-free cheese baguette!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1957 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 96.3 g | 123% | |
| Saturated Fat | 18.0 g | 90% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 12.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 3170 mg | 138% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 220.9 g | 80% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.7 g | 52% | |
| Total Sugars | 22.2 g | ||
| Protein | 64.4 g | 129% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 252 mg | 19% | |
| Iron | 22.4 mg | 124% | |
| Potassium | 1494 mg | 32% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
