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Vegan Cottage Cheese

A creamy, fluffy vegan alternative to traditional cottage cheese, perfect for spreading and snacking.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Snack
Cuisine: Vegan
Calories: 90

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 1 cup raw cashews soaked for 2-4 hours
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder optional
  • 1/4 teaspoon onion powder optional

Equipment

  • Food processor
  • Measuring cups
  • Measuring spoons
  • Bowl for serving
  • Spoon for mixing

Method
 

  1. Soak the cashews in water for 2-4 hours.
  2. After soaking, drain and rinse the cashews under cold water.
  3. In a food processor, combine the soaked cashews, water, nutritional yeast, lemon juice, salt, garlic powder, and onion powder.
  4. Blend until creamy, scraping down the sides as needed.
  5. If the mixture is too thick, add a little more water, one tablespoon at a time.
  6. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
  7. Transfer to a serving bowl.
  8. Chill in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes.
  9. Serve and enjoy!

Notes

For a flavorful twist, add fresh herbs like chives or dill before serving!