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Cashew and Macadamia Nut “Boursin Cheese” (Raw)

This is a great vegan “cheese” which also becomes the base for some delicious creamy sauces. You can use pinenuts, cashews, macadamia nuts, or play with any combo of the three. This makes about 4 cups of cheese.

• 4 cups soft nuts, soaked for 2 -4 hours (cashews, pine nuts, or macadamia nuts)
• 1/2 c olive oil
• 2 shallots
• 1/2 cup lemon juice
• 4 t. nutritional yeast
• 2 t. salt

Blend together in a food processor or blender until smooth, let chill 2 hours for flavors to mellow.

Serve as a spread on raw crackers or thin as a dip for vegetables.

For flavored cheese spreads, add any of the following to a cup of the cheese recipe:

• 1Tbs finely minced fresh herbs and garlic
• 1/4 c Finely diced sweet red pepper and scallions
• Zest of one lemon
• …or come up with your own!

January 16, 2010 - Posted by Jorin Hawley | Cheese 'n (Non) Dairy, Low Carb Recipes, Raw Food Recipes, Recipes, Sauces, Snacks/Crackers, Vegan Recipes | raw cheese, Raw Food Recipes, raw recipe, vegan cheese