Vegan Brazil Nut Bleu Cheese
This vegan Brazil Nut Bleu cheese captures the essence of blue cheese with a pungent flavor. Crumbled over salads, sliced on sandwiches, or paired with crackers, it’s a perfect dairy-free alternative!
Equipment
- food processor, or blender
- Loaf pan (or deep rectangular container)
- Stove
Ingredients
- 8 ounces 227 g shelled, raw Brazil nuts
- 1 tablespoon 20 g whole-grain prepared brown mustard
- ¼ cup 30 g nutritional yeast
- 4 teaspoons 8 g agar powder
- 3 cups 705 ml water
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- 2 tablespoons 9 g chia seeds
- ¼ cup 60 ml extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon 10 g onion powder
- Nonstick cooking spray
Instructions
- Prepare a loaf pan (or other deep rectangular container) by lightly spraying with nonstick cooking spray.
- Place the Brazil nuts in a food processor or blender and grind them into a powder.
- Add the chia seeds, sea salt, nutritional yeast, olive oil, mustard, and onion powder.
- Blend until smooth.
- Place the agar in the water and bring it to a full boil.
- Boil for 5 minutes, stirring often to prevent it from boiling over.
- Add the Brazil nut mixture to the boiling agar mixture.
- Return to a boil, stirring constantly, and cook for 1 minute.
- Quickly pour the mixture into the oiled loaf pan.
- Refrigerate until set.
Notes & Wine Advice
Wine Advice:
Pair this bold and creamy Brazil nut bleu cheese with a rich red wine like a Cabernet Sauvignon or a Merlot for a balanced flavor experience.
Pair this bold and creamy Brazil nut bleu cheese with a rich red wine like a Cabernet Sauvignon or a Merlot for a balanced flavor experience.
Nutrition values
Calories: 140 kcal | koolhydraten: 7.5 g | Eiwitten: 4.2 g | Vet: 12.5 g | Suiker: 0.3 g