Vegan Melted ‘Cheese’

This vegan melted ‘cheese’ can be poured over steamed broccoli, mixed into cooked gluten-free Ancient Harvest Macaroni, drizzled over gluten-free The Real Deal Organic Tortilla Chips, or added to pizza made with Gluten-Free Pizza Dough.

Ingredients:

• 1/4 cup fresh carrot juice (optional)
• 1/2 cups filtered water
• 1/4 cup Brag Nutritional Yeast Seasoning*
• 1/4 cup Bob’s Red Mill gluten-free rolled oats or other certified gluten-free brand, soaked overnight.
• 1 tablespoons gluten-free, San-J Tamari (optional)
• 2 tablespoons tapioca starch**
• 3 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
• 1 1/2 teaspoon Celtic Sea Salt.

Directions:

1. If adding carrot juice, juice the carrots first in an Omega VRT350 Low Speed Juicer or other juice extractor. This will make the ‘cheese’ yellow-orange, or omit the carrot juice for a yellow-white ‘cheese’ (pictured above).
2. Blend all ingredients in a high powered blender for 1 minute or until completely smooth.
3. Pour mixture into a sauce pan and cook over medium-high heat while whisking constantly with a Norpro Stainless Steel Balloon Whisk or other whisk until thick and creamy. Use immediately in most any recipe that calls for melted cheese, or store refrigerated for 3 to 5 days to reheat and use.

Makes about 2 cups.

*Nutritional Yeast is deactivated yeast with a cheesy flavor, making it a perfect cheese substitute in vegan cooking. Many brands are fortified with vitamin B-12, but check the label to be certain.

**Very little starch flour is used to make this vegan ‘cheese,’ but if on a low sugar diet consult your doctor since starch fours may not be safe for use in low-glycemic recipes.