Vegan Pimento Cheese Spread

Step 1

Remove the leaves and stem from the cauliflower and break into large florets

Step 2

INSTANT POTAdd to instant pot along with cashews and 1 cup water

Step 3

Cook MANUAL 3 minutes with a 5 min NPR

Step 4

STOVETOPAdd cauliflower and cashews to steamer basket and cook until cauliflower is tender

Step 5

Add cooked cauliflower, cashews, and 1/3 cup of the water to blender

Step 6

Add roasted red bell peppers and blend until smooth

Step 7

NOTE: The remaining ingredients can all be modified to suit your taste – these are the amounts I used.  Taste and adjust as you go.

Step 8

Add nutritional yeast, lemon juice, vinegar, sriracha, miso, and seasoning – blend thoroughly

Step 9

Scrape out into a bowl and stir in drained pimentos and rice

Step 10

Let chill in refrigerator for flavors to meld before serving