3 Brunch Recipes with Kashew Cheese

Bringing together Mediterranean flavors and fresh ingredients for a brunch that’s both delicious and nutritious

1. Tomato Pasta with Fresh Kashew Cheese

Key Nutrition:

• Plant protein from fresh Kashew Cheese
• Fiber from tomatoes, eggplant, and herbs
• Steady energy from whole-grain spaghetti

Kashew Aubergine Pasta: A Sicilian classic, reimagined with Kashew Ricotta and Kashew Aged Cheese.

Ingredients (2 servings):

• 200g pasta (spaghetti, penne, or rigatoni)
• 1 large eggplant, cut into 1–1.5 cm slices
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 2 garlic cloves, sliced
• 1 small red chili (optional)
• 1 can whole peeled tomatoes (400g)
• Salt, black pepper
• Fresh basil or parsley
• Kashew Ricotta & Kashew Aged Cheese

How to Make:

• Roast eggplant: Toss slices with olive oil, salt, pepper. Roast at 220°C until golden with slightly charred edges and soft centers.
• Make sauce: Sauté garlic, add chili, then tomatoes. Crush lightly and simmer until thickened.
• Add eggplant: Stir roasted eggplant into the sauce gently.
• Cook pasta: Boil al dente. Reserve some pasta water. Toss with sauce, adding a little water for coating.
• Finish: Plate pasta, top with Kashew Ricotta, grated Kashew Aged Cheese, black pepper, and fresh herbs. Garnish with lemon zest if desired.

Tip: Slice eggplant thick so it stays soft inside, golden and fragrant outside.

2. Kashew Yogurt Bowl with Tropical Fruits

Key Nutrition:

• Probiotics and plant protein from Kashew Yogurt – suitable for vegan, low-carb, or low-fat diets
• Vitamins and antioxidants from mango, dragon fruit, banana
• Fiber and minerals from rocket greens and roasted nuts

Ingredients (1 serving):

• 150g Kashew cashew yogurt
• 50g ripe mango, cubed
• 50g red dragon fruit, cubed
• ½ banana, sliced
• 40g granola
• Raw honey (optional)

How to Make:

• Add Kashew Yogurt to a bowl.
• Arrange fruits and granola on top.
• Drizzle honey if a light sweetness is desired.

3. Rocket Salad with Kashew Cheese & Fresh Fruits

Key Nutrition:

• Plant protein from Kashew Cheese
• Vitamins and fiber from rocket, dragon fruit, tomato
• Healthy fats from olive oil

Ingredients (2 servings):

• 100g rocket greens
• 50g red dragon fruit, cubed
• 50g mango, cubed or cut into flowers
• 50g cherry tomatoes, halved
• 60g fresh Kashew Cheese, cubed
• Olive oil, fermented grape vinegar, salt, black pepper

How to Make:

• Arrange rocket on a plate, add tomatoes, dragon fruit, mango, and cheese.
• Drizzle with olive oil and grape vinegar.
• Toss gently before serving.

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.

+ Slavin, J.L. and Lloyd, B. (2012) ‘Health benefits of fruits and vegetables’, Advances in Nutrition, 3(4), pp. 506–516