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Roasted Rosemary Nuts

October 21, 2015 by Epicurean Vegan

Roasted Rosemary Nuts -- Epicurean VeganThese have become a regular at my house ever since my sister made them while visiting this summer. The Husband just requested a double batch for his Montana trip, so it was the perfect time to snap a few pics and share the recipe. It’s from Ina Garten, but I’ve made some minor changes like using way more rosemary and brown sugar, as well as adding almonds and macadamia nuts to the cashews. You will love to snack on these while they’re warm, but they are just as delicious cooled. Plus, they take only about 15 minutes to make (and will fill your house with an amazing aroma)!

INGREDIENTS:
1-1/4 C cashews
1-1/4 C almonds
1-1/4 C macadamia nuts
4 Tbs fresh rosemary, minced (about 1-1/2 large sprigs)
4 (heaping) tsp brown sugar
2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp cayenne
1-1/2 Tbs vegan margarine, melted

DIRECTIONS:
Preheat oven to 375. Spread the nuts on a large baking sheet.
Roasted Rosemary Nuts -- Epicurean VeganRoast for 8-10 minutes. They’ll start to brown around the 8-minute mark, so keep on eye on them. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the rosemary, brown sugar, salt, and cayenne.
Roasted Rosemary Nuts -- Epicurean VeganI add the melted butter at the last few seconds before taking the nuts out of the oven.
Roasted Rosemary Nuts -- Epicurean VeganPour the nuts into the bowl and use a rubber spatula to coat the nuts with the rosemary mixture. (It really is that easy.) Enjoy!
Roasted Rosemary Nuts -- Epicurean Vegan

Roasted Rosemary Nuts
 
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Prep time
5 mins
Cook time
10 mins
Total time
15 mins
 
These have become a regular at my house ever since my sister made them while visiting this summer. The Husband just requested a double batch for his Montana trip, so it was the perfect time to snap a few pics and share the recipe. It's from Ina Garten, but I've made some minor changes like using way more rosemary and brown sugar, as well as adding almonds and macadamia nuts to the cashews. You will love to snack on these while they're warm, but they are just as delicious cooled. Plus, they take only about 15 minutes to make (and will fill your house with an amazing aroma)!
Author: Epicurean Vegan
Serves: 3-3/4 cups
Ingredients
  • 1-1/4 C cashews
  • 1-1/4 C almonds
  • 1-1/4 C macadamia nuts
  • 4 Tbs fresh rosemary, minced (about 1-1/2 large sprigs)
  • 4 (heaping) tsp brown sugar
  • 2 tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp cayenne
  • 1-1/2 Tbs vegan margarine, melted
Directions
  1. Preheat oven to 375. Spread the nuts on a large baking sheet.
  2. Roast for 8-10 minutes. They'll start to brown around the 8-minute mark, so keep on eye on them. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the rosemary, brown sugar, salt, and cayenne.
  3. I add the melted butter at the last few seconds before taking the nuts out of the oven.
  4. Pour the nuts into the bowl and use a rubber spatula to coat the nuts with the rosemary mixture. (It really is that easy.) Enjoy!
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Filed Under: Snacks Tagged With: almonds, cashews, macadamia nuts, roasted, roasted nut mix, rosemary

Zucchini Noodles with a Macadamia Nut Cream Sauce

August 20, 2014 by Epicurean Vegan

Zucchini Noodles with a Macadamia Nut Cream Sauce -- Epicurean VeganAs you probably know, I love pasta. I’m very fortunate that I don’t have a gluten intolerance, but I have to say, these zucchini noodles make a wonderful pasta substitute with it’s fresh flavor and slightly crunchy texture. This is a very easy dish to throw together and you could easily add your favorite veggies such as bell peppers or artichokes. You  may recall my first zucchini noodle recipe with pesto as sun-dried tomatoes  and I really love my spiralizer . . .
Zucchini Noodles with a Macadamia Nut Cream Sauce -- Epicurean VeganThis works fabulous and is so easy to use. I haven’t spiralized any other veggies yet, but it takes only a few minutes to turn small to medium zucchinis into wonderful noodles. Pasta with cream sauce dishes (my favorite!) are notorious for being full of fat and calories (thanks to dairy products) but even cream sauces made with nuts can be up there too, but fortunately, between subbing in zucchini noodles and the fact that nuts are full of healthy fats and calcium, you don’t have to feel guilty about loading your plate with these “noodles.”

INGREDIENTS:
4-5 small to medium zucchinis
1 Tbs olive oil
1 large white onion, sliced
3 C mushrooms, sliced
Macadamia Nut Cream Sauce
1 C macadamia nuts
1 large garlic clove
1 Tbs nutritional yeast
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp apple cider vinegar
1/4 C white wine
1/2 C water
The rest
1-2 tomatoes, diced

DIRECTIONS:
Spiralize your zucchinis into a large bowl and set aside.
Zucchini Noodles with a Macadamia Nut Cream Sauce -- Epicurean VeganNext, start the sauce by pureeing the nuts and garlic clove. While the machine is running, add the nutritional yeast, salt and pepper. Add the white wine, water and apple cider vinegar. You’ll probably need to scrape the bottom edge of the food processor bowl and continue to puree until completely smooth. Transfer to a small saucepan and heat over low heat until warm—keep an eye on it so it doesn’t burn. Also, if it’s too thick, whisk in some water or vegetable broth.
Zucchini Noodles with a Macadamia Nut Cream Sauce -- Epicurean VeganIn a large skillet, heat the olive oil and add the onions and saute for 5-8 minutes, or until the onions are softened and browned. Add the mushrooms and cook for just a couple of minutes.

Zucchini Noodles with a Macadamia Nut Cream Sauce -- Epicurean VeganTransfer the veggies to a bowl and add the zucchini noodles to the skillet. You might want to add a tad more oil, or even some water to the skillet. Zucchini will cook pretty quickly and I recommend using tongs to turn the noodles over medium heat.
Zucchini Noodles with a Macadamia Nut Cream Sauce -- Epicurean VeganOnce the noodles cook down a bit, add the mushroom and onion mixture and mix together.
Zucchini Noodles with a Macadamia Nut Cream Sauce -- Epicurean VeganYou can either transfer the noodle mixture to a large bowl and coat with the sauce and serve family-style with some tomatoes on top, or create individual servings topped with a ladle of sauce and tomatoes. Enjoy!

Zucchini Noodles with a Macadamia Nut Cream Sauce
 
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Prep time
20 mins
Cook time
15 mins
Total time
35 mins
 
These zucchini noodles make a wonderful pasta substitute with it's fresh flavor and slightly crunchy texture. This is a very easy dish to throw together and you could easily add your favorite veggies such as bell peppers or artichokes.
Author: Epicurean Vegan
Serves: 6
Ingredients
  • 4-5 small to medium zucchinis
  • 1 Tbs olive oil
  • 1 large white onion, sliced
  • 3 C mushrooms, sliced
  • .
  • Macadamia Nut Cream Sauce
  • .
  • 1 C macadamia nuts
  • 1 large clove garlic
  • 1 Tbs nutritional yeast
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • ½ tsp apple cider vinegar
  • ¼ C white wine
  • ½ C water
  • .
  • The rest
  • .
  • 1-2 tomatoes, diced
Directions
  1. Spiralize your zucchinis into a large bowl and set aside.
  2. Next, start the sauce by pureeing the nuts and garlic clove. While the machine is running, add the nutritional yeast, salt and pepper. Add the white wine, water and apple cider vinegar. You'll probably need to scrape the bottom edge of the food processor bowl and continue to puree until completely smooth.
  3. Transfer to a small saucepan and heat over low heat until warm---keep an eye on it so it doesn't burn. Also, if it's too thick, whisk in some water or vegetable broth.
  4. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil and add the onions and saute for 5-8 minutes, or until the onions are softened and browned. Add the mushrooms and cook for just a couple of minutes.
  5. Transfer the veggies to a bowl and add the zucchini noodles to the skillet. You might want to add a tad more oil, or even some water to the skillet. Zucchini will cook pretty quickly and I recommend using tongs to turn the noodles over medium heat.
  6. Once the noodles cook down a bit, add the mushroom and onion mixture and mix together.
  7. You can either transfer the noodle mixture to a large bowl and coat with the sauce and serve family-style with some tomatoes on top, or create individual servings topped with a ladle of sauce and tomatoes. Enjoy!
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Filed Under: Dinners Tagged With: creamy, fast and easy, gluten-free, macadamia nuts, mushrooms, nut sauce, onions, tomatoes, vegetables noodles, zucchini noodles

Macadamia Nut Cheese

February 10, 2013 by epicureanvegan

Macadamia Nut Cheese -- Epicurean Vegan

I was immediately smitten when I saw this recipe for macadamia nut “goat cheese” over at The Holy Kale. I haven’t met many nut cheeses I didn’t like, and this one looked too delicious not to try. I followed the recipe as it was written, but when I tasted it, I found into be incredibly bland. After all, there wasn’t any seasonings besides the tarragon it was rolled in. . . I took matters into my own hands because I sure the heck wasn’t going to waste the $7 I spent on two cups of macadamia nuts! A little salt, lemon juice, olive oil, and agave saved the day . . . and the cheese! Other than the texture, I don’t think this resembles goat cheese, but that doesn’t mean it’s not tasty–it most certainly is!

INGREDIENTS:
2 C macadamia nuts (I used unsalted), soaked for 24 hours in water
1 cap veggie Probiotic
1/2 C water
2-3 Tbs lemon juice
2 Tbs olive oil
1 tsp, or to taste, salt
1-2 Tbs agave
2-3 Tbs fresh tarragon, chopped

DIRECTIONS:
After soaking the nuts, drain and transfer to a food processor along with 1/2 a cup of fresh water and the contents of the probiotic capsule. Blend until smooth (you will probably need to periodically scrape the sides).

Macadamia Nut Cheese -- Epicurean Vegan

Wrap in a cotton napkin or a few layers of cheese cloth and squeeze out as much liquid as possible.

Macadamia Nut Cheese -- Epicurean Vegan

Keep wrapped in the cloth and place into a bowl. Do not seal the bowl.

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Let it sit for 2 days on the counter and ferment. Unwrap . . .

Macadamia Nut Cheese -- Epicurean Vegan

. . . and transfer to a bowl. Using a fork, blend in the lemon juice, salt, and oil. Taste and adjust seasonings/flavorings if need be. Wrap the cheese in plastic wrap, shaping into a log.

Macadamia Nut Cheese -- Epicurean Vegan

Refrigerate for several hours to overnight to allow the flavors to meet and mingle. The longer you let it percolate the better! Spread the chopped tarragon on a cutting board and roll the log over it. Drizzle with agave and serve with crackers. This would also be excellent crumbled over a salad. Delicious and worth the long process! Enjoy!

Macadamia Nut Cheese -- Epicurean Vegan

Macadamia Nut Cheese
 
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I was immediately smitten when I saw this recipe for macadamia nut "goat cheese" over at The Holy Kale. I haven't met many nut cheeses I didn't like, and this one looked too delicious not to try. I followed the recipe as it was written, but when I tasted it, I found into be incredibly bland. After all, there wasn't any seasonings besides the tarragon it was rolled in. . . I took matters into my own hands because I sure the heck wasn't going to waste the $7 I spent on two cups of macadamia nuts! A little salt, lemon juice, olive oil, and agave saved the day . . . and the cheese! Other than the texture, I don't think this resembles goat cheese, but that doesn't mean it's not tasty--it most certainly is!
Author: Epicurean Vegan
Ingredients
  • 2 C macadamia nuts (I used unsalted), soaked for 24 hours in water
  • 1 cap veggie Probiotic
  • ½ C water
  • 2-3 Tbs lemon juice
  • 2 Tbs olive oil
  • 1 tsp, or to taste, salt
  • 1-2 Tbs agave
  • 2-3 Tbs fresh tarragon, chopped
Directions
  1. After soaking the nuts, drain and transfer to a food processor along with ½ a cup of fresh water and the contents of the probiotic capsule. Blend until smooth (you will probably need to periodically scrape the sides).
  2. Wrap in a cotton napkin or a few layers of cheese cloth and squeeze out as much liquid as possible.
  3. Keep wrapped in the cloth and place into a bowl. Do not seal the bowl.
  4. Let it sit for 2 days on the counter and ferment. Unwrap and transfer to a bowl. Using a fork, blend in the lemon juice, salt, and oil. Taste and adjust seasonings/flavorings if need be. Wrap the cheese in plastic wrap, shaping into a log.
  5. Refrigerate for several hours to overnight to allow the flavors to meet and mingle. The longer you let it percolate the better! Spread the chopped tarragon on a cutting board and roll the log over it. Drizzle with agave and serve with crackers. This would also be excellent crumbled over a salad. Delicious and worth the long process! Enjoy!
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Filed Under: Appetizers, Dressings/Condiments Tagged With: easy, home made nut cheese, macadamia nuts, nut cheese, spread, vegan cheese, vegan goat cheese

Three-Nut Cheese

January 27, 2012 by epicureanvegan

Three-Nut Cheese -- Epicurean VeganI have been both fascinated and mystified by nut cheese. It wasn’t until I went vegan two years ago that I even learned you could make cheese from nuts. No, it doesn’t necessarily taste much like milk cheese, but it’s still delicious and of course, much healthier for you than the moo-ey version. This recipe is also from Big Vegan, and is actually for quesadillas topped with a mango salsa. I plan on giving that a try, but I think this cheese tastes phenomenal on crackers and apples. I melted some on a tortilla and the flavor really comes out. This recipe is a process, so allow a couple of days for it to magically turn into cheese.

INGREDIENTS:
1/3 C macadamia nuts
1/3 C raw cashews
1/3 C almonds, slivered or flaked
1 acidophilus capsule
1 Tbs cold-pressed corn oil (I used olive oil)
1 tsp lemon juice
1/2 tsp salt

Three-Nut Cheese -- Epicurean Vegan

DIRECTIONS:
Place the nuts in a bowl and cover with cold water; refrigerate overnight. The next day, drain the nuts and puree them in a food processor with 1/2 C water. Add the contents of the acidophilus capsule and puree.

Transfer to a glass bowl and loosely cover with plastic wrap. Leave it at room temperature for 24 hours.

Three-Nut Cheese -- Epicurean Vegan

It will then give off a very cottage-cheesy smell. Stir in the lemon juice, oil, and salt. Refrigerate. Enjoy!

Three-Nut Cheese
 
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I have been both fascinated and mystified by nut cheese. It wasn't until I went vegan two years ago that I even learned you could make cheese from nuts. No, it doesn't necessarily taste much like milk cheese, but it's still delicious and of course, much healthier for you than the moo-ey version. This recipe is also from Big Vegan, and is actually for quesadillas topped with a mango salsa. I plan on giving that a try, but I think this cheese tastes phenomenal on crackers and apples. I melted some on a tortilla and the flavor really comes out. This recipe is a process, so allow a couple of days for it to magically turn into cheese.
Author: Epicurean Vegan
Ingredients
  • ⅓ C macadamia nuts
  • ⅓ C raw cashews
  • ⅓ C almonds, slivered or flaked
  • 1 acidophilus capsule
  • 1 Tbs cold-pressed corn oil (I used olive oil)
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • ½ tsp salt
Directions
  1. Place the nuts in a bowl and cover with cold water; refrigerate overnight. The next day, drain the nuts and puree them in a food processor with ½ C water. Add the contents of the acidophilus capsule and puree.
  2. Transfer to a glass bowl and loosely cover with plastic wrap. Leave it at room temperature for 24 hours.
  3. It will then give off a very cottage-cheesy smell. Stir in the lemon juice, oil, and salt. Refrigerate. Enjoy!
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Filed Under: Appetizers, Dressings/Condiments Tagged With: almonds, Big Vegan, cashews, easy, macadamia nuts, make ahead, nut cheese, vegan cheese

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