Vegan Mozzarella Cheese
Transform your plant-based dishes with this quick and easy Vegan Mozzarella Cheese recipe—ready in just 15 minutes! Crafted with wholesome ingredients like raw cashews, tapioca starch, and nutritional yeast, this dairy-free mozzarella boasts a creamy, stretchy texture that mimics the real thing. A perfect blend of zesty lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, and garlic powder enhances its rich, cheesy flavor, making it an irresistible addition to vegan pizza, pasta bakes, or even as a dip. This recipe is not only smooth and melty but also entirely gluten-free, oil-free, and customizable for your favorite dishes. Store leftovers easily for up to five days, and enjoy melty, plant-based goodness anytime!
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Ingredients
- 1 cup Raw cashews
- 1 cup Water
- 1 cup Unsweetened plain almond milk
- 4 tablespoons Tapioca starch
- 2 tablespoons Nutritional yeast
- 1 tablespoon Apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
Directions
Step 1
Place 1 cup of raw cashews in a bowl and cover them with hot water. Let the cashews soak for 15-20 minutes. Drain the cashews and set them aside.
Step 2
In a blender, combine the drained cashews, 1 cup of water, 1 cup of unsweetened almond milk, 4 tablespoons of tapioca starch, 2 tablespoons of nutritional yeast, 1 tablespoon of apple cider vinegar, 1 tablespoon of lemon juice, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder.
Step 3
Blend on high speed until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy. Scrape down the sides of the blender as needed.
Step 4
Pour the blended mixture into a medium saucepan. Place the saucepan over medium heat and cook, stirring constantly with a silicone spatula.
Step 5
As the mixture heats up, it will begin to thicken and form clumps. Keep stirring vigorously to prevent it from sticking to the sides of the pan.
Step 6
After about 5-7 minutes, the mixture will transform into a thick, stretchy, and glossy mozzarella-like consistency. Remove it from the heat at this point.
Step 7
Transfer the vegan mozzarella to a heat-safe container or use immediately. It can be added to pizzas, pasta dishes, or as a dip.
Step 8
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Reheat gently on the stovetop or in the microwave to restore its melty texture.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (431.4g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 824.3 |
| Total Fat 51.8g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 8.8g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2554.2mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 72.5g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 6.1g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 8.3g | |
| Protein 28.2g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 100.0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 500.9mg | 0% |
| Iron 9.7mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1150.6mg | 0% |
Source of Calories