Vegan Classic Pimento Cheese Spread
Indulge in the creamy, tangy, and smoky flavors of this Vegan Classic Pimento Cheese Spread, a plant-based twist on the Southern staple. Crafted with soaked cashews for a silky texture, roasted red peppers for a bold flavor punch, and a touch of vegan cheddar cheese for that signature richness, this dairy-free delight is packed with wholesome ingredients and zesty seasonings like garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika. Ready in just 15 minutes of prep time and perfect for chilling, this versatile spread is ideal for serving with crackers, toasted bread, or fresh veggie sticks. Whether you're hosting a gathering or searching for a guilt-free snack, this vegan pimento cheese spread promises to impress while being completely dairy-free and loaded with vibrant flavor.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Raw cashews
- 3 tablespoons Water
- 3 tablespoons Nutritional yeast
- 1 cup Roasted red peppers, chopped
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Cayenne pepper (optional, for heat)
- 1 cup Vegan cheddar cheese, shredded
Instructions
Soak the raw cashews in water for at least 4 hours or overnight. If you're short on time, you can soak them in hot water for 30 minutes to 1 hour to soften.
Drain and rinse the soaked cashews thoroughly.
In a high-speed blender or food processor, combine the soaked cashews, 3 tablespoons of water, nutritional yeast, chopped roasted red peppers, lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and optional cayenne pepper.
Blend the mixture on high until smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as necessary. This may take a few minutes depending on your blender's strength.
Once the mixture is completely smooth, transfer it to a mixing bowl.
Fold in the shredded vegan cheddar cheese, mixing until evenly distributed throughout the spread.
Transfer the spread into a serving dish, cover, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld and the spread to firm up.
Serve chilled with crackers, bread, or vegetable sticks, and enjoy your Vegan Classic Pimento Cheese Spread.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1144 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 74.4 g | 95% | |
| Saturated Fat | 28.9 g | 144% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2639 mg | 115% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 93.6 g | 34% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.4 g | 48% | |
| Total Sugars | 18.4 g | ||
| Protein | 37.5 g | 75% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 490 mg | 38% | |
| Iron | 11.3 mg | 63% | |
| Potassium | 1782 mg | 38% | |
*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.
