Dairy-Free Swiss Cheese Alternative
 
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This plant-based, vegan cheese alternative is surprisingly fast and easy to make. You just have to be patient - it needs to refrigerate for several hours to set up. Please note that the Prep time is hands-on time only.
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Recipe type: Snack
Cuisine: Swiss
Serves: 1 (3-cup) block
Ingredients
  • 1½ cups water
  • ⅓ cup agar flakes
  • ½ cup raw cashews (do not soak)
  • ⅓ cup blanched almonds (do not soak)
  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • ⅓ cup unsweetened dairy-free milk beverage
  • ⅓ cup nutritional yeast flakes
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon light or mellow miso (use soy-free, if needed)
  • 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon onion powder
  • ¾ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon sea salt
Instructions
  1. Place the water and agar flakes in a small saucepan, and simmer over low heat to thoroughly dissolve the agar flakes, about 5 minutes.
  2. Meanwhile, place the cashews, almonds, and oil in a blender or food processor and process for 1 to 2 minutes, until a smooth paste forms.
  3. Scrape down the sides of your blender or food processor, and add the milk beverage, nutritional yeast, lemon juice, miso, mustard, onion powder, garlic powder, and salt. Process for 1 minute, or until smooth.
  4. Add the dissolved agar mixture to your blender or food processor and process for an additional 2 minutes.
  5. Lightly oil a 3-cup mold, plastic container, or small loaf pan. Pour the cheese mixture into the mold. If holes are desired, place a few chopsticks or thicker heat-safe and food-safe tubes in the mixture at various angles.
  6. Cover the dairy-free Swiss cheese mixture, and refrigerate overnight.
  7. Un-mold the cheese alternative, and enjoy it sliced or shredded (easier if there are no holes in it!) in your favorite recipes, on sandwiches, with crackers, etc.
  8. Store the Swiss cheese alternative in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 7 to 10 days.
Nutrition Information
Serving size: 1/12 block Calories: 82 Fat: 5.6g Saturated fat: .9g Carbohydrates: 6.1g Sugar: .8g Sodium: 121mg Fiber: 2.3g Protein: 3.9g
Recipe by Go Dairy Free at https://www.godairyfree.org/recipes/cheese-subs/non-dairy-swiss-style-cheese-vegan-gluten-free