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Vegan Halloumi

Prep Time:

10 minutes

Cook Time:

5 minutes

Makes:

3 servings

This creamy vegan halloumi is made from cashews and flavored with mustard, lemon, and nutritional yeast. It’s perfect for sandwiches, salads, or as a tasty snack.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup (130 g) cashews

  • 1 tsp lemon juice

  • 1 tsp olive oil

  • 1/2 tsp white wine vinegar

  • 1 tsp yellow mustard

  • 2 tbsp (10 g) nutritional yeast

  • 1 tsp salt

  • 1 tbsp (8 g) tapioca starch

  • 2½ tsp agar-agar

  • 1/2 cup (120 ml) water

  • 1 tbsp (15 ml) olive oil (for frying)


Instructions

  1. Cover cashews with plenty of water and soak overnight. Drain and rinse under cold water the next day.


  2. Add the soaked cashews and all other ingredients (except frying oil) to a food processor. Blend for about 3 minutes until smooth and creamy.


  3. Pour the mixture into a pan and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly for about 5 minutes, until it starts to thicken.


  4. Line a rectangular dish with parchment paper. Spread the mixture evenly and refrigerate overnight to set.


  5. Cut the chilled halloumi into even pieces. Heat olive oil in a pan and fry slices on both sides until golden brown.


  6. Keep in the refrigerator and consume within one week.

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