Hemp Cheese Recipe (Vegan and Nut Free)
This nut-free vegan hemp cheese is gooey, stretchy, and melty. It's easy to make and perfect when you're in the mood for a homemade plant-based cheese alternative.
Servings: 6
Calories: 231.3kcal
Equipment
- High-powered blender
Ingredients
- 1 cup hemp hearts (also called shelled hemp seeds)
- 1 cup unsweetened plant-based milk (I used soy milk)
- 1/2 cup nutritional yeast
- 2 tablespoons tapioca starch
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon salt (I like my cheese on the salty side, but you can reduce to 3/4 teaspoon for a lower-sodium version)
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Add 1 cup hemp hearts, 1 cup unsweetened plant-based milk, 1/2 cup nutritional yeast, 2 tablespoons tapioca starch, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder to a high-powered blender.
- Blend until smooth and creamy.
- Pour the mixture into a pot on the stove set to medium heat.
- Whisk frequently while cooking for 3-6 minutes or until it becomes thick and stretchy, then immediately remove from the heat.
- Use right away by spreading on bread for grilled cheese, dolloping on pizza, layering in lasagna, or using in other dishes where a melty, gooey cheese works well.
- Or transfer the mixture to a container and refrigerate for at least two hours, then use it as a cream cheese-style spread on bagels or toast.
Notes
- Optional addition: for a smoked cheese flavor, add 1/2 teaspoon of smoked paprika.
Nutrition
Calories: 231.3kcal | Carbohydrates: 7.4g | Protein: 15.4g | Fat: 15.8g | Saturated Fat: 1.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 12.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2.2g | Sodium: 402.8mg | Potassium: 130.7mg | Fiber: 2.2g | Sugar: 0.3g | Vitamin A: 256.8IU | Vitamin C: 1.9mg | Calcium: 97.3mg | Iron: 5.1mg