BRYANNA'S CHEDDARY SPREAD
Yield: 1 and 3/4 cups
From my book "Soyfoods Cooking for a Positive Menopause".
12.3 oz (1 box) extra-firm SILKEN tofu, crumbled
1/4 cup nutritional yeast flakes
2 tablespoons tahini
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 1/2 tablespoons miso (NOT the dark variety)
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon paprika (for a new flavor use all or half smoked sweet paprika [pimenton])
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon garlic granules or powder
1/4 teaspoon turmeric
1/4 teaspoon dry mustard powder
Mix all the ingredients in a food processor until VERY smooth.
Spoon into a covered container and refrigerate several hours to firm up. Keeps refrigerated about 1 week.
Nutrition Facts
Nutrition (per 2 tablespoons): 38.3 calories; 39% calories from fat; 1.8g total fat; 0.0mg cholesterol; 187.5mg sodium; 106.5mg potassium; 2.7g carbohydrates; 1.0g fiber; 0.5g sugar; 1.8g net carbs; 3.7g protein; 0.7 points.
VARIATIONS:
1.) Use this spread as a filling for Vegan Grilled Cheeze sandwiches.
2.) Vegan Cheeze Sauce: Thin out 1 cup of the spread with about 1/2 cup nondairy milk, whisking well until smooth. This can be heated.