3 Ways to Enjoy Kashew Cheese – Delicious, Nutritious, Low-Calorie, and All-Natural

Kashew Cheese is not only tasty but also a whole-food choice—made from organic cashews, naturally fermented, with no preservatives and no refined oils.

When combined with other whole-food ingredients, it creates meals that are nutritious, low in calories, and full of natural vitality. These dishes fit many lifestyles: low-carb (keto), eat-clean, low-fat, or vegan.

Here are 3 quick and nourishing ideas for breakfast or a light lunch:

1. Whole-Grain Toast with Kream Cheese & Avocado

Ingredients:

• 1 slice of whole-grain bread or naturally fermented sourdough
• 2 tbsp Kashew Kream Cheese (Classic flavor)
• ½ ripe avocado, sliced
• A sprinkle of organic chia seeds or pumpkin seeds
• 1 tsp extra virgin olive oil

Nutrition: Provides plant protein, fiber, and omega-3 from seeds. Keeps you full longer without spiking blood sugar.

2. Mediterranean Salad with Kashew Cheese

Ingredients:

• Fresh lettuce, cherry tomatoes, cucumber (naturally grown)
• 2 tbsp Kashew Kream Cheese or diced Kashew Mozzarella
• Olives, cooked quinoa
• Cold-pressed olive oil, lemon juice, black pepper

Nutrition: A balance of protein and healthy fats, rich in antioxidants and minerals from whole ingredients.

3. Creamy Mushroom Spaghetti with Ricotta

Ingredients:

• Spaghetti
• Fresh mushrooms: button, king oyster, or shiitake
• Kashew Ricotta Cheese
• Fresh herbs: basil, parsley
• Seasonings: black pepper, sea salt, lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil

Cooking Method:

• Cook the pasta for 7–8 minutes as instructed, then drain.
• Sauté the mushrooms in olive oil until golden and fragrant. Set aside.
• Make the Ricotta sauce: Add 60–100ml water to a pan, stir in 30g Kashew Ricotta until it thickens. Season with sea salt. Return mushrooms and pasta to coat well.
• Serve & garnish: Plate the spaghetti, top with grated Kashew Aged Cheese, parsley, black pepper, and lemon zest. Finish with a spoon of Ricotta and a lemon wedge.

Nutrition: Provides balanced energy, fiber and plant protein from mushrooms, plus healthy fats from olive oil and Kashew Cheese. Supports digestion, satiety, and stable blood sugar.

References:

+ U.S. Department of Agriculture and U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (2020) Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2020–2025. 9th edn. Washington, DC: U.S. Government Publishing Office.

+ Satija, A. and Hu, F.B. (2018) ‘Plant-based diets and cardiovascular health’, Trends in Cardiovascular Medicine, 28(7), pp. 437–441.

+ Schwinshackl, L., Hoffmann, G., Lampousi, A.M., Knüppel, S., Iqbal, K., Schwedhelm, C., Bechthold, A., Schlesinger, S. and Boeing, H. (2017) ‘Food groups and risk of type 2 diabetes mellitus: a systematic review and meta-analysis of prospective studies’, European Journal of Epidemiology, 32, pp. 363–375.