Vegan Pimento Cheese Sandwich

Elevate your plant-based sandwich game with this irresistibly creamy Vegan Pimento Cheese Sandwich! Featuring a luscious cashew-based cheese spread infused with nutrient-packed nutritional yeast, smoky paprika, and tangy apple cider vinegar, this recipe is bursting with bold, Southern-inspired flavors. Classic pimentos, melty vegan cheddar shreds, and a hint of vegan mayo combine for the perfect balance of savory and tangy, all nestled between hearty slices of whole grain bread. Ready in just 15 minutes of prep time, this no-cook lunch or snack option is perfect for picnics, meal prep, or quick comfort meals. Vegan, dairy-free, and entirely crowd-pleasing, this sandwich is a must-try for flavor and convenience lovers alike!

Nutriscore Rating: 58/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup raw cashews
• 0.25 cup water
• 0.25 cup nutritional yeast
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 0.5 teaspoon paprika
• 0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.5 cup diced pimentos
• 1 cup vegan cheddar cheese shreds
• 2 tablespoons vegan mayonnaise
• 8 slices whole grain bread
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Begin by soaking the raw cashews: place cashews in a bowl and cover with water. Let them soak for at least 2 hours or overnight in the refrigerator.

Step 2

Drain and rinse the soaked cashews and add them to a high-speed blender along with 1/4 cup of fresh water, nutritional yeast, lemon juice, and apple cider vinegar.

Step 3

Blend on high until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as needed.

Step 4

Transfer the blended cashew mixture to a mixing bowl and add the garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to combine.

Step 5

Fold in the diced pimentos, vegan cheddar cheese shreds, and vegan mayonnaise until the ingredients are well distributed and the mixture has a spreadable consistency.

Step 6

Taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary. If the mixture is too thick, add a small amount of water and mix again until desired consistency is reached.

Step 7

Lay out the slices of whole grain bread. Spread a generous amount of vegan pimento cheese on four slices of the bread, then top each one with another slice to form a sandwich.

Step 8

Optional: Finely chop fresh parsley and sprinkle it over the sandwiches as a garnish.

Step 9

Serve immediately, or wrap the sandwiches in parchment paper or foil for an on-the-go meal. Enjoy your delicious Vegan Pimento Cheese Sandwich!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(844.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2200.3

Total Fat 125.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 63.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 7.6g
Cholesterol 6.8mg	0%
Sodium 4129.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 225.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 25.7g	0%
Total Sugars 30.4g
Protein 67.1g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 337.0mg	0%
Iron 17.2mg	0%
Potassium 1762.2mg	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: 49.1%

Protein: 11.7%

Carbs: 39.2%