Melty Stretchy Gooey Vegan Mozarella
A delicious and stretchy vegan mozzarella made with cashews, tapioca starch, and nutritional yeast. Perfect for pizzas, lasagnas, and more!
Details
- Author: CuisineSavvy
- Cuisine: Italian
- Course: Condiment
- Servings: 4
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Diet: Vegan
- Tags: Vegan, Cheese, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free
Nutritional Values
This vegan mozzarella is a healthy alternative to traditional cheese, made with whole food ingredients and free from dairy. It's high in healthy fats from cashews and provides a cheesy flavor with nutritional yeast.
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 120 kcal | -- |
| Total Fat | 7 g | -- |
| Saturated Fat | 1 g | -- |
| Monounsaturated Fat | -- | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | -- | |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | -- |
| Sodium | 150 mg | -- |
| Total Carbohydrate | -- | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1 g | -- |
| Total Sugars | 1 g | -- |
| Protein | 3 g | -- |
Ingredients
1/2 Cup Raw Cashews, Soaked; 1 1/3 Cups Water; 1 Tablespoon Lemon Juice, Fresh; 1 Tablespoon Apple Cider Vinegar; 1/2 Teaspoon Salt; 4 Tablespoons Tapioca Starch; 1 Tablespoon Nutritional Yeast; 1/4 Teaspoon Garlic Powder
Instructions
1. Boil 2 cups of water and pour over the cashews to soak for 5 minutes to an hour. 2. Drain the cashews and add to a blender with fresh water, lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, salt, tapioca starch, nutritional yeast, and garlic powder. 3. Blend until smooth. 4. Pour the mixture into a saucepan and heat on medium, stirring constantly. 5. Cook until the mixture becomes gooey, stretchy, and thick. 6. Use immediately or store in the refrigerator for later use.
Internal Recipes
- Caprese Sandwich (Health Score: )
External Recipes
- Melty Stretchy Gooey Vegan Mozarella (Health Score: 70)
Allergens
Cashews
HealthScore: 70
The health score reflects the use of whole, plant-based ingredients that provide a good balance of healthy fats and nutrients without the drawbacks of dairy-based cheese.