How to Cook with Vegan Cheese: Easy Recipes for Delicious, Healthy Meals

Introduction

Vegan cheese can transform everyday meals, adding creaminess, richness, and flavor without animal products. Whether you’re fully plant-based, lactose-intolerant, or simply looking for healthier options, Kashew Cheese offers a range of artisan products made from organic Vietnamese cashews that can elevate your home cooking.

In this article, we share easy, healthy recipes and tips on how to incorporate Kashew vegan cheeses into popular Vietnamese and international dishes.

Why Cook with Vegan Cheese?

• Healthier fats: Lower in saturated fat and cholesterol.
• Lactose-free: Suitable for sensitive stomachs.
• Sustainable: Smaller carbon footprint compared to dairy.
• Flavorful and versatile: Complements both Asian and Western dishes.

Recipe 1: Mediterranean Salad with Kashew Pepper Cheese

Ingredients:

• Fresh mixed greens (arugula, lettuce)
• Cherry tomatoes
• Sliced cucumber
• Olives
• Olive oil and balsamic vinegar
• Kashew Pepper Cheese, crumbled

Instructions:
1️⃣ Toss greens, cucumber, tomatoes, and olives in a bowl.
2️⃣ Drizzle with olive oil and balsamic vinegar.
3️⃣ Top with crumbled Kashew Pepper Cheese for a creamy, peppery finish.

Perfect as a light lunch or starter.

Recipe 2: Vegan Pizza with Kashew Mozzarella

Ingredients:

• Thin pizza crust
• Tomato sauce
• Grilled vegetables (bell peppers, zucchini, mushrooms)
• Kashew Mozzarella, sliced or grated

Instructions:
1️⃣ Spread tomato sauce on pizza crust.
2️⃣ Arrange grilled veggies evenly.
3️⃣ Add generous slices of Kashew Mozzarella.
4️⃣ Bake until crust is crisp and cheese melts (about 10-12 minutes at 220°C).

Delivers a satisfying cheesy pull, without dairy.

Recipe 3: Vietnamese Bánh Mì with Kashew Kream Cheese

Ingredients:

• Sourdough or French baguette
• Kashew Kream Cheese (Classic or Garlic & Herbs)
• Pickled carrot and daikon
• Cucumber slices
• Fresh coriander
• Optional: marinated tofu

Instructions: 
1️⃣ Slice baguette and spread a generous layer of Kream Cheese.
2️⃣ Add pickled veggies, cucumber, coriander, and tofu if desired.

A healthier, plant-based version of a beloved Vietnamese street food staple.

Recipe 4: Spring Rolls with Kashew Aged Cheese

Ingredients:

• Rice paper
• Fresh herbs (mint, basil)
• Lettuce
• Julienne carrots and cucumber
• Thin slices of Kashew Aged Cheese

Instructions: 
1️⃣ Wet rice paper until soft.
2️⃣ Arrange veggies, herbs, and Kashew Aged Cheese.
3️⃣ Roll tightly and serve with dipping sauce.

Tips for Cooking with Vegan Cheese

• Let vegan cheese come to room temperature to enhance flavor.
• Use aged varieties for stronger flavor profiles.
• Kashew Mozzarella works best for hot dishes that require melting.

Conclusion

Cooking with vegan cheese is fun, easy, and nutritious. Kashew Cheese products make it simple to add rich flavors and creamy textures to everyday meals—from Vietnamese bánh mì and gỏi cuốn to pizzas and salads.

Explore our full range at kashewcheese.com or visit our Kashew Deli locations for inspiration and ingredients.