Cheddar cheese

Adapted from Healthier Steps website: 

Ingredients:
  • 1 cup water
  • 1-2 tablespoons agar powder
  • 1/2 cup cashews soaked overnight
  • 1/2 cup red bell pepper, chopped seeds removed
  • 1/4 cup nutritional yeast flakes 
  • 2 TB lemon juice 
  • 2 TB coconut milk 
  • 2 TB coconut oil 
  • 1 TB tapioca starch 
  • 1 TB non-GMO cornstarch 
  • 1 tsp. granulated onion powder 
  • 1 tsp. granulated garlic powder 
  • pinch Cayenne pepper, optional
 Directions:
 
1. If using a high-speed blender, there is no need to soak cashews overnight.

Process all ingredients until smooth and creamy.

Pour into a saucepan, bring to boil on medium stirring constantly. 

Remove from heat and immediately pour mixture into an oiled container and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. 


2. When using a regular blender, soak cashews overnight. Drain cashews and place water and everything else into a blender. 

Process all the ingredients including agar powder in a blender until smooth. Pour sauce into a non-stick sauce on medium heat whisking constantly until thick and bubbly. 

Pour into a mold and then chill for at least 1 hour.
 

Enjoy within 3 days and keep chilled.


Cheddar cheese