Dairy-Free Creamy Romano Cheese Sandwich
Indulge in the perfect plant-based lunchtime treat with this Dairy-Free Creamy Romano Cheese Sandwich! Featuring a luscious, velvety cashew-based "cheese" spread infused with the tangy flavors of nutritional yeast, lemon juice, and apple cider vinegar, this recipe delivers all the richness of a classic Romano cheese without the dairy. Fresh, crunchy layers of lettuce, juicy tomato slices, and crisp cucumber are nestled between slices of your favorite bread—gluten-free if you prefer—for a wholesome and satisfying bite. Ready in just 20 minutes (after soaking the cashews), this sandwich is an ideal option for a quick, nutritious meal loaded with flavor. Whether you're vegan, lactose-intolerant, or simply looking to try something new, this sandwich offers a creamy, cheesy experience you'll love!
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Ingredients
- 1 cup Raw cashews
- 1 cup Water
- 1 tablespoon Nutritional yeast
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Apple cider vinegar
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.75 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 teaspoons Olive oil
- 4 slices Bread (gluten-free if preferred)
- 1 medium Tomato
- 0.5 medium Cucumber
- 4 leaves Lettuce leaves
Directions
Step 1
Soak the raw cashews in 1 cup of water for at least 2 hours, or overnight if possible. Drain and rinse before using.
Step 2
In a blender, add the soaked cashews, nutritional yeast, lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and olive oil.
Step 3
Blend on high speed for 2-3 minutes until the mixture is very smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as needed. If the mixture is too thick, add water a tablespoon at a time until the desired consistency is reached.
Step 4
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary, adding more salt or lemon juice as preferred.
Step 5
Slice the tomato and cucumber into thin, even slices.
Step 6
Spread a generous amount of the creamy Romano cheese mixture on one side of each slice of bread.
Step 7
Layer lettuce leaves, tomato slices, and cucumber slices on two slices of bread.
Step 8
Top each with a second slice of bread, cheese side down, to form a sandwich.
Step 9
Slice each sandwich in half and serve immediately. Enjoy your tasty, dairy-free creamy Romano cheese sandwich!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (826.6g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1458.1 |
| Total Fat 85.6g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 15.2g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 2.8g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 3898.6mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 144.8g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 14.8g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 27.1g | |
| Protein 38.3g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 259.0mg | 0% |
| Iron 12.7mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1401.0mg | 0% |
Source of Calories