# Veggie Cheddar

A dairy-free, gluten-free vegan cheddar alternative made from white beans and pumpkin that can be sliced for burgers or melted for nachos.

- Cuisine: Japanese
- Category: Appetizer
- Diet: vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 1 1/2 cup water
- 4 tbsp agar agar
- 2 tbsp tapioca starch
- 1 cup white beans, cooked and drained
- 2 tbsp miso
- 3 tbsp nutritional yeast
- 1 tbsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp salt
- 3 tbsp pumpkin, cooked
- 1/2 cup plant-based milk
- 2 tbsp olive oil

## Instructions

1. Whisk water, agar agar and tapioca starch in a saucepan and bring to a full boil.
2. Pour the hot mixture into a blender with all base ingredients and blend until completely smooth.
3. Transfer the mixture back to a pan and cook over medium heat, stirring, until it thickens and becomes glossy.
4. Pour the mixture into a lined container and smooth the top.
5. Let it cool, then refrigerate for at least 2-3 hours or overnight until it is completely set.

## Equipment

- saucepan
- whisk
- blender
- container

## Source

- Original video: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DYsKR8tsNzr/?igsh=MWwxcGRzNnZrZGd1bw==
- Creator: Maria Molina | Plant Based Chef
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/02a1c3ce-e391-4685-a8ae-859f35a76114
- Extracted: 2026-08-03

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