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Creamy Vegan Cheese Spread

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Creamy Vegan Cheese Spread

Prep Time15 minutes mins
Rest Time2 hours hrs
Total Time2 hours hrs 15 minutes mins
Course: Sauces, Dips, & Spreads
Cuisine: American
Servings: 24 oz.
Author: Mountain Cravings

Equipment

  • food processor

Ingredients

  • 3 oz. carrots
  • 1 oz. green onions
  • 2 Tbsp. tamari
  • 14 oz. extra-firm tofu drained & pressed
  • 1/2 cup coconut oil melted
  • 2 Tbsp. nutritional yeast
  • 1.5 Tbsp. lemon juice fresh
  • 1 Tbsp. mustard
  • 1.5 tsp. olive oil
  • 1 tsp. sesame oil
  • 1 tsp. rice vinegar
  • 1/4 tsp. onion powder
  • 1/4 tsp. garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp. salt
  • 1/4 tsp. black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp. poppy seeds
  • sesame seeds for topping
  • poppy seeds for topping

Instructions

  • Pulse carrots in a food processor until finely chopped, then transfer to a mixing bowl.
  • Blend green onions and tamari until minced, then add to bowl.
  • Combine tofu, coconut oil, nutritional yeast, lemon juice, mustard, olive oil, sesame oil, rice vinegar, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper in food processor. Blend on high until very smooth, scraping down sides periodically.
  • Add tofu mixture and poppy seeds to bowl. Mix until thoroughly combined.
  • Spread evenly in serving bowl. Top with sesame seeds & poppy seeds.
  • Refrigerate at least two hours, or preferably overnight, before serving.

Notes

If using a small food processor, work in batches to make spread very smooth.
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