Paleo Classic Pimento Cheese Spread

Elevate your snacking game with this Paleo Classic Pimento Cheese Spread, a creamy, dairy-free twist on the Southern favorite that’s bursting with bold flavors and wholesome ingredients. Made with a rich cashew base, tangy nutritional yeast, roasted red peppers, and a hint of smoked paprika, this plant-based spread delivers the perfect balance of savory and smoky. Fresh lemon juice and apple cider vinegar add a zesty brightness, while coconut cream ensures a luscious, satisfying texture. This paleo-friendly recipe is quick to prepare, taking just 20 minutes, and is perfect as a dip for crunchy veggie sticks, a spread for grain-free crackers, or a topping for your favorite wraps. Whether you're hosting a party or meal-prepping for the week, this healthy and flavorful pimento cheese alternative will be your go-to crowd-pleaser.

Nutriscore Rating: 70/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 1 cup Raw cashews
• 0.5 cup Water
• 0.5 cup Nutritional yeast
• 2 tablespoons Fresh lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon Apple cider vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon Onion powder
• 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 0.5 teaspoon Sea salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Ground black pepper
• 1 cup Diced roasted red peppers (pimentos), drained
• 2 tablespoons Coconut cream
• 2 tablespoons Chopped green onions
• 1 tablespoon Chopped jalapeño (optional, for heat)

Directions

Step 1

Place the raw cashews in a bowl and cover with water. Let soak for at least 2 hours or overnight for best results. Drain and rinse the cashews thoroughly.

Step 2

In a high-speed blender, combine the soaked cashews, 0.5 cup of water, nutritional yeast, lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, Dijon mustard, sea salt, and black pepper.

Step 3

Blend on high until the mixture is smooth and creamy, pausing to scrape down the sides of the blender as needed. This process may take a few minutes.

Step 4

Transfer the cashew mixture to a mixing bowl and gently fold in the diced roasted red peppers (pimentos), coconut cream, chopped green onions, and chopped jalapeño if using.

Step 5

Stir well until all ingredients are fully incorporated, being careful not to overmix which could break down the texture too much.

Step 6

Transfer to a serving dish, cover, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.

Step 7

Serve chilled with fresh vegetable sticks, grain-free crackers, or use as a sandwich spread option.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(579.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	875.6

Total Fat 56.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 13.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1909.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 78.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 12.0g	0%
Total Sugars 34.4g
Protein 29.7g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 100.4mg	0%
Iron 10.2mg	0%
Potassium 1588.2mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 53.8%

Protein: 12.6%

Carbs: 33.6%