I miss the tart flavor of goat cheese. This almond spread is the perfect substitute.
SOY FREE OPTION GLUTEN FREE OIL FREE
TOTAL PREP TIME: 10 minutes
YIELD: 3 cups (750 g)
INGREDIENTS:
- 1 1/2 cups (269 g) cooked white beans or 1 can (15 ounces, or 425 g), rinsed and drained
- 1 cup (110 g) skinned slivered almonds
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) unsweetened nondairy milk (use soy-free)
- 1/4 cup (34 g) macadamia nuts
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1 tablespoon (6 g) nutritional yeast
- 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- Black pepper, to taste
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Add all the ingredients to a food processor and process until smooth. This will take a few minutes, so stop occasionally and scrape down the sides of the bowl, then process some more. Add water, 1 tablespoon (15 ml) at a time, if it’s too thick for your food processor or taste.
- Serve with crackers, on salads, or cooked in other dishes.
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:
PER 1/4-CUP (63 G) SERVING:
- 83.5 calories; 4.7 g total fat; 0.8 g saturated fat; 3.4 g protein; 7.6 g carbohydrate; 2.4 g dietary fiber; 0.2 mg cholesterol.
FANCY BEAN SUBSTITUTES:
- Flageolet, European Solider, Vallarta, Alubia Blanca
