Colby Cheeze (Vegan) Recipe

Name: Colby Cheeze (Vegan)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups water or 1 1/2 cups soymilk; 5 tablespoons agar-agar flakes or 1 1/2 tablespoons agar, powder; 1/2 cup roasted red peppers, skin and seeds removed or 1/2 cup pimiento, pieces; 1/2 cup chopped raw cashews or 1/2 cup skinless brazil nut; 1/4 cup nutritional yeast flakes; 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 2 tablespoons sesame tahini; 2 teaspoons onion powder; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/4 teaspoon dry mustard

Servings: persons

1 1/2 cups water or 1 1/2 cups soymilk
5 tablespoons agar-agar flakes or 1 1/2 tablespoons agar, powder
1/2 cup roasted red peppers, skin and seeds removed or 1/2 cup pimiento, pieces
1/2 cup chopped raw cashews or 1/2 cup skinless brazil nut
1/4 cup nutritional yeast flakes
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons sesame tahini
2 teaspoons onion powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon dry mustard

1
Lightly oil a 3 cup plastic storage container and set aside.
2
Mix the water(or soymilk) and agar in a small saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer, stirring often, until dissolved, about 5-10 minutes.
3
Move to a food processor(or blender) and add the remaining ingredients.
4
Process a few minutes until completely smooth, scraping down the sides of food processor as necessary.
5
Pour into the oiled container and cool uncovered in the refrigerator.
6
When compleetly cool, cover and chill several hours or overnight.
7
To serve, turn out of the container and slice.
8
Store leftovers covered in the fridge. Keeps 5-7 days. Enjoy!
9
Variations: In place of red peppers, use 1/2 cup cooked chopped carrots, 2-3 teaspoons paprika, or 2 tbls. unsalted tomato paste.
10
Chedda Cheez: Add 2 tbls. light or chickpea miso before blending.
11
Olive cheez: Replace dry mustard with 1 tbls. Dijon mustard. After blending, stir in 3/4 cup chopped black olives(or kalamata) or sliced pimiento-stuffed green olives.

113

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 cups water or 1 1/2 cups soymilk, 5 tablespoons agar-agar flakes or 1 1/2 tablespoons agar, powder, 1/2 cup roasted red peppers, skin and seeds removed or 1/2 cup pimiento, pieces, 1/2 cup chopped raw cashews or 1/2 cup skinless brazil nut, and more.

Yes, Colby Cheeze (Vegan) falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Colby Cheeze (Vegan)

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