Vegan Pimento Cheese Sandwich
Indulge in the creamy, smoky goodness of this Vegan Pimento Cheese Sandwich, a plant-based twist on a classic Southern favorite. Made with soaked raw cashews blended into a velvety base and seasoned with nutritional yeast, smoked paprika, and tangy lemon juice, this spread is packed with bold, savory flavors. Diced pimentos and vegan cheddar cheese shreds add a delightful texture and depth, while a touch of vegan mayo ensures perfect creaminess. Piled high on hearty whole-grain bread, this easy-to-make sandwich is perfect for lunch, a picnic, or an on-the-go snack. Ready in just 15 minutes, this dairy-free delight is a must-try for anyone craving comfort food with a healthy, vegan twist!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup raw cashews
- 0.25 cup water
- 0.25 cup nutritional yeast
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoon paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 cup diced pimentos
- 1 cup vegan cheddar cheese shreds
- 2 tablespoons vegan mayonnaise
- 8 slices whole grain bread
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Begin by soaking the raw cashews: place cashews in a bowl and cover with water. Let them soak for at least 2 hours or overnight in the refrigerator.
Drain and rinse the soaked cashews and add them to a high-speed blender along with 1/4 cup of fresh water, nutritional yeast, lemon juice, and apple cider vinegar.
Blend on high until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as needed.
Transfer the blended cashew mixture to a mixing bowl and add the garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to combine.
Fold in the diced pimentos, vegan cheddar cheese shreds, and vegan mayonnaise until the ingredients are well distributed and the mixture has a spreadable consistency.
Taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary. If the mixture is too thick, add a small amount of water and mix again until desired consistency is reached.
Lay out the slices of whole grain bread. Spread a generous amount of vegan pimento cheese on four slices of the bread, then top each one with another slice to form a sandwich.
Optional: Finely chop fresh parsley and sprinkle it over the sandwiches as a garnish.
Serve immediately, or wrap the sandwiches in parchment paper or foil for an on-the-go meal. Enjoy your delicious Vegan Pimento Cheese Sandwich!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
524 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 27.6 g | 35% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.9 g | 49% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 2 mg | 1% | |
| Sodium | 911 mg | 40% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 52.6 g | 19% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.5 g | 30% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.3 g | ||
| Protein | 20.6 g | 41% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 126 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 4.8 mg | 27% | |
| Potassium | 623 mg | 13% | |
*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.
