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Gee Whiz Healthy Plant-Based Cheese Spread – vegetarian recipe
Stav Kogan

Gee Whiz Healthy Plant-Based Cheese Spread

Craving a rich, savory, and cheesy spread but want to keep it healthy and plant-based? This 'Gee Whiz' spread delivers satisfying cheesy flavor without any dairy, saturated fat, or cholesterol. It’s packed with protein, B vitamins, and minerals from wholesome beans and nutritiona
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 5 serving
Calories: 173
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 cups (375 mL) cooked or canned great northern beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1/2 cup (125 mL) chopped pimento
  • 6 to 8 tablespoons / 90 to 125 mL (4.2 fl oz) nutritional yeast
  • 3 tablespoons (45 mL / 1.5 fl oz) lemon juice
  • 2 to 3 tablespoons / 30 to 45 mL (1.5 fl oz) tahini
  • 1/2 teaspoon (2 mL / 0.1 fl oz) onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon (2 mL / 0.1 fl oz) prepared yellow mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon (2 mL / 0.1 fl oz) salt
  • For a smoother, creamier texture, you can peel the beans before processing, though this is optional.
  • Feel free to swap the great northern beans for other white beans like navy, cannellini, or white kidney beans.
  • For a smoky flavor, add 1/4 teaspoon (20 ml / 0.7 fl oz) of smoked paprika or a drop of liquid smoke to the food processor.
  • The spread will thicken as it chills. If it becomes too thick, stir in a teaspoon of water or lemon juice before serving to loosen it up.

Method
 

  1. Combine the beans, pimento, nutritional yeast, lemon juice, tahini, onion powder, mustard, and salt in the bowl of a food processor.
  2. Process on high until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed.
  3. Transfer the spread to a container and chill thoroughly in the refrigerator for at least one hour before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
  4. Adjust the 'cheesiness' to your liking by starting with 6 tablespoons (90 ml / 3 fl oz) of nutritional yeast and adding more until you reach the perfect flavor.

Nutrition

Calories: 173kcalCarbohydrates: 23gProtein: 12gFat: 5g

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