Vegan Nut-free Provolone Cheese
Provolone Flavor Nut-free Vegan Cheese
2 Recipes, MELTABLE or SLICING
An 8 oz. and 16 oz. Recipe. I love this cheese!
We’re not vegans in my family. I make this cheese
because we love it, and we know it’s healthier than
cheese made from animal milk. It’s also readily
available in my cupboard and takes 6 minutes to
make!
It costs less than dairy or vegan packaged cheese
and though you need to buy some costly items. You use
small bits of them, and they appear to last for ages.
This is too easy and quick to make. Whenever
I want cheese, I just pour the coconut cream and
hot water into my little stainless steel sauce pot.
Add the nutritional yeast, garlic powder, and
salt, add tapioca, and stir. Turn on the stove at
medium to bring it to a simmer. Lower the heat to
keep it just simmering.
Sprinkle on the *agar agar powder while stirring. and
stir slowly, while it gently bubbles a full 6 minutes. I
set my timer for 6 minutes. Stir a full 6 minutes.
Then pour promptly into your waiting greased
bowl /mold. Use a silicone spatula to scrape the
pan while its still hot. Work quickly. It sets rapidly.
*AMAZING HEATH BENEFITS OF AGAR AGAR
(below on this page)
I like it best eaten within the first 4 or 5 days.
The 8 oz. is perfect for one or two people to last
several days if you can stop yourself. If you can’t
use it up soon enough, you can wrap it in plastic and
freeze it in an airtight container.
You get beautiful thin-as-you-wish slices for
sandwiches or melted cheese sandwiches.
Or you can shred some on your grater and use
it on pizza or a soup garnish.
It slices easily for sandwiches or crackers.
This cheese keeps fine in the fridge for 5 days,
from my experience. I tried freezing and defrosting
half of it, and though it is fine, it just isn’t as good as
fresh in my opinion. Best to make the amount
you need.
Firm OR Meltable cheese?
First, you will also need to decide if you want a
firm sliceable cheese or a softer cheese that will
melt and stretch when heated.
(You can’t have both, you must choose one or the other).
The Firm version – is best for slicing for eating plain
or on crackers.
The Meltable version – is best for cheese that you
can melt on pizza, use in grilled cheese sandwiches,
or quesadillas.
The only difference between the two versions is
the quantity of tapioca starch and the reduction
of agar agar to allow it to melt and stretch better.
Here’s the basic 8 ounce recipe
for sliceable cheese
(the Large 16 ounce recipe is below this).
Grease a 5″ x 4″ x 1-1/2″ glass
lidded-container for a mold.
INGREDIENTS:
1/2 can of coconut cream (about 6.5 oz).
1/4 cup hot water
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp. lemon juice
1/8 tsp. garlic powder
2-1/2 tsp nutritional yeast flakes
1 tsp. Tapioca starch
1 tbs. agar agar powder, (not flakes),
(omit tapioca for firmer cheese)
(More Meltable Cheese Add:
1 tbs. Tapioca starch (3 tsp total).
2 tsp. agar agar powder
Stir in gradually. Bring to a boil. Then lower the heat
so that it keeps bubbling. Do not leave unattended.
Stir continually for precisely 6 minutes. Stir constantly
for 6 minutes even though you’ll think it looks done
a lot sooner. If it starts to boil, reduce heat to maintain
bubbling. Scrape pot sides quickly with silicone spatula.
Pour into a glass mold. When cool, cover and
refrigerate until ready to use.
Please follow full instructions below
DOUBLED RECIPE: 16 ounces.
Firm Sliceable Cheese
Grease a 4″ x 5″ x 2 or (5″ round x 2″) snap-top glass
container for a mold. Mix together in pot on med. heat
INGREDIENTS
1 (13.5 ounce) can coconut milk full fat
1/2 cup hot water
2 tablespoons agar agar powder
2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
1 tbs. Tapioca starch
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoons garlic powder
Pro tips for perfect vegan cheese:
- Stir the cheese sauce very frequently.
Do not walk away from it while cooking. - Keep in an airtight container in the fridge for
up to 5 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months
*Please follow full instructions below
FULL INSTRUCTIONS:
How to make Meltable vegan cheese
1 – Add all of the ingredients to a saucepan except
only add 1/4 cup of water instead of 1/2 cup and
only add 4 teaspoons of agar agar instead of 2
tablespoons.
2 – Heat the cheese sauce over medium heat until it
begins to boil. Turn down the heat until it is just
barely bubbling and allow to boil for 5 minutes while
stirring frequently.
3 – Add 2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon of tapioca starch
(this is the same as 7 teaspoons) to 1/4 cup of cold
water and stir until it dissolves.
4 – Add the starch and water mixture to the boiling cheese
sauce while stirring it in with a whisk and then cook for
an additional 1 minute. (Your cheese will become very
thick and stretchy).
5 – Pour into a glass container and allow to cool uncovered
in the refrigerator for at least 3 hours before shredding.
*Tapioca -This will make the cheese softer so it melts and
stretches when heated, but it is not as good for slicing since
it is not as firm when cold.
I’ve included this recipe for my own reference and
my family and friends.
But For more elaborate details and other flavors please
visit the author MONICA thehiddenveggies.com
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*AMAZING HEATH BENEFITS OF AGAR AGAR
(Pronounced: a GAR‘ a GAR‘)
If you are suffering from dizziness, shortness of breath
and tiredness there may be a good chance you are, among other
things, deficient in iron, so check with your healthcare professional.
Low levels of iron are often associated with fatigue and anemia,
so try eating more foods high in iron such as red meat, spinach,
broccoli, lentils, beans, nuts, seeds, grains and dried fruit.
When eating these iron-rich foods combine them with
foods high in vitamin C, as vitamin C enhances the absorption
of iron. Foods which are high in vitamin C include leafy greens,
sweet potatoes, tomatoes, peppers and oranges.
For Weight Loss
As an excellent source of dietary fiber, it works as an effective
laxative by bulking the stools and keeping things moving. This
fiber content also helps keep you feeling fuller for longer and
reduces your appetite.
For Strong Bones
For healthy bones, you need vitamin D, C and K, calcium,
potassium and magnesium. Agar contains reasonable
amounts of manganese and calcium, so it is a winner if you
have a family history or have already been diagnosed with
osteoporosis or any other bone disorder. Quoted from:
https://blog.131method.com/agar-agar-health-benefits-and-uses/
Agar or most often called agar agar is a gel-like substance, which
comes from the red algae. It is available in bar, flake, and powder form.
You can mix it with water and simmer it to act as a thickener for various
sauces, soups, deserts, and many more.
To make healthy Jello
mix 1 cup of apple juice or your preferred
natural juice with 1 teaspoon of agar powder. Place the juice and agar
powder in a saucepan over medium heat and bring to a gentle boil.
Simmer for 2 minutes, continuously stirring. Remove from heat, let
it sit for about 5 minutes, then pour into molds and leave it to set.
Furthermore, agar agar is also a great substitute to gelatin as it is
flavorless, plant-based, and is suitable for most of the diet
plans. Moreover, it also possess higher melting point than the gelatin.
Additionally, the agar agar also have some benefits in the field of culinary.
Not just that, agar agar is also rich in various nutritional benefits. It is actually
low in calories, yet high in iron, folate, magnesium, manganese, and fiber.
It may also be beneficial in improving the digestive health, aid in weight loss,
and keep the blood sugar levels in check. With the rapid growth on the
demand of agar, the production of it has speedily boomed.
Japan is the major producer of agar agar, but because of the demand,
there comes some expansion in the industry, especially in India, Mexico,
Russia, and the United States. In recent times, the agar agar has gained
traction for its own health-promoting qualities and value as a vegan
substitute for gelatin. Now, they widely uset in desserts, canned goods,
jellied products, and baked goods. Nutritional Content of Agar Agar
Agar agar has a good chunk of fiber, plus a lot of micronutrients,
including iron, folate, magnesium, and manganese,
Here are some of the most astonishing health benefits
of agar agar:
Effective substitute for gelatin. The agar agar comes from red
seaweed unlike the gelatin, which is from animals. This is what makes
agar agar a great substitute for gelatin, especially for those who are in
vegan diet.
May help in regulating the blood sugar level. There is an ample amount
of fiber in the agar agar. It is what makes it beneficial in absorbing sugar
from the bloodstream. This may help in keeping the blood sugar level
stable and prevent any sudden spikes.
Helps in preventing anemia. An ounce of agar agar may
provide ample levels of iron that you need for the day.
This may help in promoting the red blood cells production, thus reducing
the risk of anemia.
Helps in making the bones stronger. Agar agar has an ample amount of
essential nutrients, which play an important role in the bone health.
Furthermore, it is also high in calcium, which helps in making the bones
stronger. Helps in promoting digestive health. There is a great amount
of fiber in agar agar. This is beneficial in the promotion of digestive health
in the body. This is one of the best health of agar agar.
One ounce of agar agar powder may contain about:
Principles Amount % Daily Value
Calories 85.7 –
Carbohydrates 22.6 grams –
Protein 1.7 grams –
Dietary fiber 2.2 grams –
Manganese 1.2 milligrams 60%
Magnesium 216 milligrams 54%
Folate 162 micrograms 41%
Iron 6 milligrams 33%
Calcium 175 milligrams 18%
Zinc 1.6 milligrams 11%
Vitamin K 6.8 micrograms 9%
Potassium 315 milligrams 9%
Copper 0.2 milligrams 9%
Pantothenic acid 0.8 milligrams 8%
Vitamin E 1.4 milligrams 7%
Additionally, good amounts of selenium, riboflavin, selenium,
and vitamin B6. Health Benefits of Agar Agar.
Quoted from an article at https://healthcautions.com/
the-most-astonishing-health-benefits-of-agar-agar/
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