Whole30 Pimento Cheese Sandwich
Transform your lunchtime routine with this Whole30 Pimento Cheese Sandwich, a creamy, dairy-free twist on a classic comfort food. Crafted with soaked cashews, roasted red peppers, and a hint of nutritional yeast, this plant-based pimento cheese is rich, velvety, and packed with flavor. Spiced with optional fresh jalapeño and enhanced by a tangy splash of lemon juice and apple cider vinegar, every bite delivers a perfect balance of zesty and savory notes. Instead of bread, crisp romaine or bibb lettuce leaves serve as the perfect gluten-free wrap, keeping this recipe light, low-carb, and Whole30-compliant. Ready in just 20 minutes (not counting the cashew soak), this no-cook recipe is a quick and satisfying option for lunch or dinner. Top your creation with freshly chopped chives for an extra burst of flavor, and enjoy a wholesome, guilt-free meal that fits perfectly into your clean-eating lifestyle!
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Ingredients
- 1 cup raw cashews
- 0.5 cup water
- 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
- 0.5 cup jarred roasted red peppers, drained and chopped
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 fresh jalapeno, finely minced (optional)
- 8 romaine or bibb lettuce leaves
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh chives
Directions
Step 1
Place the raw cashews in a bowl and cover with water. Allow them to soak for at least 2 hours, or overnight for best results to soften.
Step 2
Drain and rinse the cashews. In a high-speed blender or food processor, add the soaked cashews, 0.5 cup of water, nutritional yeast, chopped roasted red peppers, garlic powder, onion powder, lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, salt, and black pepper.
Step 3
Blend the mixture on high until it becomes smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as needed. Taste and adjust the seasoning as necessary.
Step 4
For a spicier kick, stir in the minced jalapeno by hand after blending, if desired.
Step 5
Prepare the lettuce leaves by washing and patting them dry gently with a paper towel.
Step 6
Scoop a generous amount of the pimento cheese mixture onto each lettuce leaf. Spread it evenly down the center.
Step 7
Sprinkle the finely chopped chives over each wrap for added flavor and garnish.
Step 8
Roll the lettuce around the filling, or simply fold in half to serve as a wrap or boat.
Step 9
Serve immediately as a fresh and delicious Whole30-approved meal.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1087.9g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 847.0 |
| Total Fat 51.3g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 8.8g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1590.8mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 77.9g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 18.1g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 19.7g | |
| Protein 39.5g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 210.0mg | 0% |
| Iron 13.5mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2606.8mg | 0% |
Source of Calories