Italian Style Hot Pepper Almond Cheese Recipe

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Italian Style Hot Pepper Almond Cheese
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  1. Begin by blanching the almonds: In a small saucepan, place 2 inches of water, and bring to a boil. Add the almonds and cook for 1 minute to blanch them. Remove the saucepan from the heat and set aside for 3 minutes to cool. Remove the almonds from the water, squeeze each almond between your thumb and forefinger to remove the skin, and set them aside for 5-10 minutes to dry and cool. Place the almonds in a blender or food processor and process for 1-2 minutes to finely grind them. Scrape down the sides of the container. Add 3/4 cup water and process for 1 minute to combine. Add the remaining water, cornstarch, lemon juice, safflower oil, nutritional yeast flakes, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt, and continue to process the mixture an additional 1-2 minutes or until very smooth and creamy.
  2. Transfer the mixture back to the small saucepan and place it over medium heat. Cook the mixture, while whisking constantly, for 3-5 minutes or until the mixture becomes very thick. Remove the saucepan from the heat, add the remaining ingredients, stir well to combine, and set the mixture aside to cool for 10 minutes.
  3. Pour the cheese mixture into a 2-cup (16 oz.) plastic container, cover, and chill the cheese for several hours or until firm. Unmold the cheese and use slices on sandwiches or in place of commercially made cheese in your favorite recipes, or as a spread with crackers, breads, or fruit.
  4. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 5-7 days.
  5. Note that this is a semi-soft style cheese, not a brick style cheese, so it can not be shredded.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 92.32 Kcal (387 kJ)
Calories from fat 60.82 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6.76g 10%
Sodium 221.97mg 9%
Potassium 57.04mg 1%
Total Carbs 6.49g 2%
Sugars 0.51g 2%
Dietary Fiber 1.5g 6%
Protein 2.83g 6%
Vitamin C 4.7mg 8%
Iron 0.4mg 2%
Calcium 22.4mg 2%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 130.85 Kcal (548 kJ)
Calories from fat 86.2 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 9.58g 10%
Sodium 314.62mg 9%
Potassium 80.84mg 1%
Total Carbs 9.2g 2%
Sugars 0.73g 2%
Dietary Fiber 2.12g 6%
Protein 4.01g 6%
Vitamin C 6.7mg 8%
Iron 0.5mg 2%
Calcium 31.8mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 2.1
    Points
  • 3
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • cholesterol free

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