Vegan Cheese Baguette
Elevate your plant-based appetizer game with this irresistible Vegan Cheese Baguette recipe! Featuring a rich and creamy homemade cheese spread crafted from cashews, nutritional yeast, and a zesty hint of lemon juice, these toasty baguette slices are the perfect blend of savory and satisfying. Each slice is slathered with the smooth spread, lightly drizzled with olive oil, and baked to golden perfection, delivering crisp edges and a warm, cheesy interior. Finished with a touch of fresh basil for a fragrant garnish, this easy-to-make dish comes together in just 30 minutes, making it a crowd-pleasing option for parties, potlucks, or as an indulgent snack. Whether you're vegan or simply exploring dairy-free alternatives, this recipe is a must-try for a flavorful twist on traditional cheese baguettes.
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Ingredients
- 1 large Baguette
- 1 cup Cashews
- 3 tablespoons Nutritional Yeast
- 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
- 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice
- 3 tablespoons Water
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
- 0.25 cup Fresh Basil
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Step 2
Slice the baguette into 1-inch thick slices on a diagonal, creating enough pieces to evenly spread the cheese mixture over each slice.
Step 3
In a bowl, soak the cashews in hot water for at least 10 minutes to soften.
Step 4
Drain the cashews and place them in a food processor.
Step 5
Add nutritional yeast, garlic powder, onion powder, lemon juice, water, and salt to the food processor.
Step 6
Blend the ingredients together until smooth, scraping down the sides as needed, to create the vegan cheese spread.
Step 7
Spread approximately one tablespoon of the vegan cheese on each slice of baguette.
Step 8
Arrange the slices on a baking sheet and drizzle lightly with olive oil.
Step 9
Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes or until the edges of the bread are golden and crispy.
Step 10
Remove from the oven, and garnish with fresh basil leaves before serving.
Step 11
Serve warm and enjoy your vegan cheese baguette!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (566.8g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1838.7 |
| Total Fat 82.3g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 15.8g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 11.5g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 3171.8mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 222.8g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 14.8g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 22.3g | |
| Protein 64.6g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 247.2mg | 0% |
| Iron 22.0mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1497.1mg | 0% |
Source of Calories