Brazil Nut Bleu (Vegan Blue Cheese)
This vegan Brazil Nut Bleu cheese is rich, pungent, and full of flavor. Made with Brazil nuts, chia seeds, and nutritional yeast, it’s perfect for salads, sandwiches, or crackers!
Equipment
- food processor, or blender
- Nonstick cooking spray
- Stovetop pot
- wooden spoon
Ingredients
- 8 ounces 227 g shelled, raw Brazil nuts
- 2 tablespoons 9 g chia seeds
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- ¼ cup 30 g nutritional yeast
- ¼ cup 60 ml extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon 20 g whole-grain prepared brown mustard
- 1 tablespoon 10 g onion powder
- 4 teaspoons 8 g agar powder
- 3 cups 705 ml water
Instructions
- Lightly oil or spray a loaf pan with cooking spray.
- In a food processor or blender, grind the Brazil nuts into a powder.
- Add chia seeds, sea salt, nutritional yeast, olive oil, mustard, and onion powder.
- Blend until smooth.
- Place agar powder in a pot with water, bring to a boil, and boil for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add the Brazil nut mixture to the boiling agar water, stirring constantly.
- Bring to a boil again and cook for an additional 1 minute.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared loaf pan and quickly refrigerate until set.
- Once set, slice or crumble onto salads, sandwiches, or crackers.
Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:
Serving Tip:
This cheese is great served with a fresh, crunchy salad, or as a topping on crackers for a savory snack. You can also use it as a vegan substitute for traditional blue cheese in various dishes.
Wine Advice:
A crisp white wine such as Sauvignon Blanc pairs wonderfully with the nutty, tangy flavors of this vegan cheese.
Nutritional Information
Calories: 180 kcal | Carbohydrates: 10 g | Protein: 6 g | Fat: 15 g | Fiber: 3 g | Sugar: 1 g | Salt: 1 g
