Herbed Cashew Cheese and Strawberry Sandwich
These fun + romantic vegan picnic sandwiches made with fresh baguettes stuffed with a rich herbed cashew cheese filling, sliced strawberries, and freshly minced herbs are the perfect easy plant-based Valentine’s Day sandwich recipe! The cashew nut cheese is made with simple ingredients that create the best flavor. If you need to impress that special dairy free cheese lover in your life, THIS is the answer.
Equipment
Ingredients
For the cashew cheese:
- 1.5 cups unroasted cashews
- 1.5 cup water
- 2/3 cup refined coconut oil
- 2 Tbsp rice vinegar
- 2 Tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp sea salt
- 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1 Tbsp minced fresh rosemary
- 1 Tbsp minced fresh thyme
For the sandwiches:
- Baguettes
- Freshly sliced strawberries
- Minced fresh rosemary and thyme
Instructions
- HEAT THE CASHEW CHEESE MIXTURE: Add the cashews and water to a medium saucepan. Cover + bring to a low boil. Then, turn the heat to low and cook uncovered for 10 min. Remove from heat and stir in the rest of the cheese ingredients (except the herbs!) until the refined coconut oil is melted.
- BLEND AND SET THE CASHEW CHEESE: Carefully transfer the mixture to a heat-safe blender or food processor and blend on high until creamy and shiny. Add the herbs and pulse a few times until everything is combined. Then, transfer this mix to a container or mold and set in the fridge overnight to thicken up.
- MAKE THE SANDWICH: Slice a baguette in half + spread a thick layer of cheese on each side. Top with a layer of sliced strawberries and a sprinkle of freshly minced herbs. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition
Serving: 1sandwichCalories: 427kcalCarbohydrates: 31gProtein: 8gFat: 31gSaturated Fat: 18gPolyunsaturated Fat: 11gSodium: 702mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4g
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