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VEGAN QUESO COTIJA

1 cup Slivered almonds 2 tsp. Lemon juice 2 tsp. of manzanilla olives Salt to taste

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STEP 1

Place the almonds. Lemon juice, brine, and salt in a food processor. Process until you get a crumbly mixture resembling cheese, about 4-5 mins. Be careful not over process or you’ll end up with almond butter.

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STEP 2

Place mixture in a cheese cloth or nut bag and twist tight to close and squeeze all of the excess liquid out. Place in the refrigerator for 24 hrs. Remove cheese from cloth and crumble.

You can also use lime juice. Recipe adapted from Veggies Don’t bite If you eat nutritional yeast, add 1 tsp. to the recipe before processing.