# Bean\-Based Vegan Cheese Recipe \(no nuts, no oil, low carb, gluten\-free, low calorie\)

Published: 2023-08-23T13:12:21-04:00
Canonical URL: https://www.getmealplans.com/blog/2023/08/23/bean-based-vegan-cheese-recipe-no-nuts-no-oil-low/

INTRODUCING "BEESE"

  

Most vegan "cheese" is made with nuts (e.g. cashews) a combination of potatoes and carrots OR with flour (e.g. the popular Quick Queso--recipe in the app!).

  

THIS new cheese recipe Is suitable for a lower carb plant-based diet, a nut-free diet, a gluten-free diet, and most other diet-styles.

  

Currently we are OBSESSED with this bean-based cheese.

  

RECIPE IS IN THE APP :)

  

1 can (15-oz) navy beans (or other white beans), drain and rinse   
1/4 cup nutritional yeast   
1-2 tsp Dijon mustard (see note)  
1-3 tsp tahini   
1/4 tsp granulated garlic powder   
dash smoked paprika   
1-2 tsp apple cider vinegar  
vegetable broth, as needed

  

Combine in a personal blender (e.g. Bullet) and blend until smooth and creamy, adding broth as needed. Adjust to taste (you might like 1 tbsp more nutritional yeast). or add salt/miso to taste.

  

NOTE: Annie's Dijon doesn't work well in this recipe. I prefer using a generic Dijon mustard from a supermarket. Trader Joe's dijon also doesn't execute well.

  

For a queso, add green chilis!

  

If you want it more yellow-ish, add a dash of turmeric and heat on stove.