Vegan Mozzarella Cheese
Transform your plant-based dishes with this quick and easy Vegan Mozzarella Cheese recipe—ready in just 15 minutes! Crafted with wholesome ingredients like raw cashews, tapioca starch, and nutritional yeast, this dairy-free mozzarella boasts a creamy, stretchy texture that mimics the real thing. A perfect blend of zesty lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, and garlic powder enhances its rich, cheesy flavor, making it an irresistible addition to vegan pizza, pasta bakes, or even as a dip. This recipe is not only smooth and melty but also entirely gluten-free, oil-free, and customizable for your favorite dishes. Store leftovers easily for up to five days, and enjoy melty, plant-based goodness anytime!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Raw cashews
- 1 cup Water
- 1 cup Unsweetened plain almond milk
- 4 tablespoons Tapioca starch
- 2 tablespoons Nutritional yeast
- 1 tablespoon Apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
Instructions
Place 1 cup of raw cashews in a bowl and cover them with hot water. Let the cashews soak for 15-20 minutes. Drain the cashews and set them aside.
In a blender, combine the drained cashews, 1 cup of water, 1 cup of unsweetened almond milk, 4 tablespoons of tapioca starch, 2 tablespoons of nutritional yeast, 1 tablespoon of apple cider vinegar, 1 tablespoon of lemon juice, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder.
Blend on high speed until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy. Scrape down the sides of the blender as needed.
Pour the blended mixture into a medium saucepan. Place the saucepan over medium heat and cook, stirring constantly with a silicone spatula.
As the mixture heats up, it will begin to thicken and form clumps. Keep stirring vigorously to prevent it from sticking to the sides of the pan.
After about 5-7 minutes, the mixture will transform into a thick, stretchy, and glossy mozzarella-like consistency. Remove it from the heat at this point.
Transfer the vegan mozzarella to a heat-safe container or use immediately. It can be added to pizzas, pasta dishes, or as a dip.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Reheat gently on the stovetop or in the microwave to restore its melty texture.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
824 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 51.8 g | 66% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.8 g | 44% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2554 mg | 111% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 72.5 g | 26% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.1 g | 22% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.3 g | ||
| Protein | 28.2 g | 56% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.5 mcg | 12% | |
| Calcium | 501 mg | 39% | |
| Iron | 9.7 mg | 54% | |
| Potassium | 1151 mg | 24% | |
*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.
