Plant-based Mozzarella Cheese

By Gemalli Austin, DrPH, RD

Adapted from chefchloe.com

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Ingredients

1 ½ cup raw cashews or sunflower seeds (soaked overnight)
1 cup water
2 Tbsp lemon juice
1 ½ tsp sea salt
1 garlic clove
1 tsp onion powder
1 Tbsp cornstarch or arrowroot powder

Instructions

  1. In a blender, combine the soaked nuts and water.  Blend on high for about 2 minutes until very smooth.
  2. Add lemon juice, salt, garlic, and onion powder and blend for a few seconds.  Place mix in a saucepan and bring to a slow boil.
  3. Stir the cornstarch or arrowroot into a small amount of cold water.  Slowly pour into the boiling mix, lower heat, and continue stirring until thick.