Vegan Mozzarella Cheese For Pizza
Looking for a delicious vegan mozzarella cheese? This cashew-based recipe is dairy-free, oil-free, soy-free, and tofu-free. It's creamy, stretchy, and savory, perfect for melting on pizza, pasta bakes, and sandwiches. A great plant-based alternative!
Equipment
- 1 high speed blender or food processor
- 1 Small saucepan
- 1 Wooden spoon
Ingredients
- 1 cup raw cashews soaked in hot water for 5-10 minutes, drained
- 4 tablespoons tapioca flour (tapioca starch)
- 4 tablespoons nutritional yeast flakes
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice freshly squeezed
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 + ½ cup cold water
Instructions
- Soak cashews in hot water for 5 minutes, then drain. Blend with the remaining ingredients until smooth.1 cup raw cashews, 4 tablespoons tapioca flour, 4 tablespoons nutritional yeast flakes, 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, ½ teaspoon onion powder, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 + ½ cup cold water
- Transfer to a saucepan and cook over medium-low heat, stirring constantly. It will turn clumpy, then thicken into a stretchy, gooey texture after about 8-9 minutes.
- Enjoy immediately on pizza, sandwiches, or lasagna. For storage, refrigerate in a covered container.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. It will thicken, so stir or reheat slightly before using.
- Blend well to avoid a grainy texture—use a high-speed blender for the creamiest result.
- Don't swap tapioca flour, as it makes the cheese gooey and stretchy.
- Stir constantly while cooking to prevent lumps and get a smooth, melty texture.
- If your blender isn’t very powerful, soak cashews for at least 1 hour (or overnight) and blend longer.
- For baking or grilling, use fresh mozzarella and brush with a little oil for better browning.
Nutrition
Calories: 237kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 10gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gSodium: 590mgPotassium: 378mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 0.2IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 17mgIron: 3mg
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