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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 15 Minutes Servings: 84 |
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This spread is an amazing, versatile, whole food that is remarkably fast and simple to prepare. It's great on crackers and sandwiches or in almost any recipe that calls for dairy cheddar cheese. Spread it on buns for cheez burgers, or add a few spoonfuls to your favorite soup or sauce to turn them into cheezy delights. Adapted from The Ultimate Uncheese Cookbook by Jo Stepaniak. Ingredients:
2 cups white beans, cooked (or canned - 1 15 oz. can) |
1/2 cup roasted red peppers or 1/2 cup pimiento, pieces |
6 -8 tablespoons nutritional yeast flakes |
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice |
2 -3 tablespoons sesame tahini or 2 -3 tablespoons smooth cashew butter |
1/2 teaspoon prepared yellow mustard |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder |
1/4 teaspoon onion powder |
Directions:
1. Place all ingredients in a food processor and process until completely smooth and evenly colored(may take a few minutes).
2. Stop processor and scrape down sides of bowl as necessary during processing.
3. Chill completely before serving.
4. Keeps 5-7 days in the refrigerator.
5. Variations:.
6. In place of the red peppers, use 1/2 cup cooked chopped carrots, or 3/4 teaspoons paprika, or 2 tbls. unsalted tomato paste.
7. For an aged cheddar flavor, add 1-2 teaspoons light or chickpea miso.
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