Paleo Vegan Feta Cheese
Indulge in the creamy, tangy perfection of this Paleo Vegan Feta Cheese, a delightful plant-based and dairy-free alternative that’s bursting with flavor! Made with wholesome ingredients like raw cashews, nutritional yeast, and a hint of lemon juice, this recipe replicates the rich, crumbly texture and savory taste of traditional feta without the dairy. Ready in just 15 minutes of prep time and requiring no cooking, it's an effortless addition to any kitchen. Infused with garlic powder and oregano for a Mediterranean-inspired twist, this vegan feta is ideal for crumbling over salads, stuffing into wraps, or enjoying as a healthy snack. Gluten-free, Paleo-friendly, and refined sugar-free, this cheese is the ultimate guilt-free indulgence for plant-based food lovers and health enthusiasts alike!
Get More Healthy Recipes with SnapCalorie
Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Raw cashews
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 1.5 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Coconut oil (refined, melted)
- 2 tablespoons Filtered water
- 3 tablespoons Nutritional yeast
- 1 teaspoon Sea salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Dried oregano
Instructions
Place the raw cashews in a bowl and cover them with boiling water. Soak for 30 minutes to soften. Alternatively, soak them in room-temperature water overnight.
Drain the soaked cashews and rinse thoroughly. Transfer them to a high-speed blender or food processor.
Add the lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, melted coconut oil, filtered water, nutritional yeast, sea salt, and garlic powder to the blender.
Blend on high speed until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy. You may need to scrape down the sides a few times to ensure everything is incorporated evenly.
Once blended, stir in the dried oregano by hand to give the feta a traditional herb flavor.
Line a small bowl or container with plastic wrap or parchment paper to act as a mold, and pour the blended mixture into the bowl.
Cover the container and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until the cheese is firm enough to crumble or slice.
Once set, remove the cheese from the container and cut or crumble it as desired. Serve with salads, wraps, or enjoy as a snack!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1095 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 90.3 g | 116% | |
| Saturated Fat | 34.3 g | 172% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1957 mg | 85% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 51.6 g | 19% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.9 g | 32% | |
| Total Sugars | 9.3 g | ||
| Protein | 34.4 g | 69% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 82 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 10.2 mg | 57% | |
| Potassium | 1204 mg | 26% | |
*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.
