It’s time to upgrade your toast game with umami-rich sautéed mushrooms and tangy, creamy cashew cheese spread. This recipe is vegan, gluten-free and delicious for breakfast, lunch or a light dinner.
Mushroom Toast with Vegan Cashew Cream Cheese
Servings 1
Calories 640 kcal
Ingredients
- 1 tsp. olive oil or vegan butter
- 4 oz. sliced mushrooms, any variety
- ½ cup raw cashews, soaked in room-temperature water for 4-8 hours
- ½ lemon, juiced
- 2 tsp. white miso paste
- 1-2 tsp. nutritional yeast
- ½ tsp. garlic powder
- Kosher salt, to taste
- 1 Tbsp. fresh thyme leaves, plus more for serving
- 2 slices whole-grain bread, gluten-free if necessary
Instructions
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In large skillet over medium-high heat, warm butter or olive oil. Add mushrooms and a generous pinch of salt. Reduce heat to medium and cook mushrooms until they’ve released most of their liquid, stirring regularly, about 10 minutes.
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Meanwhile, drain soaked cashews. In blender, combine cashews with lemon juice, miso, nutritional yeast, garlic powder, and ½ teaspoon salt. Blend on high until smooth. If mixture doesn’t blend properly, add water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until you reach your desired consistency. Adjust the seasoning with salt and/or nutritional yeast to taste.
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When mushrooms are almost done cooking, stir in thyme. Toast bread.
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Spread toast with cashew cream cheese and top with sauteed mushrooms. Garnish with more thyme and serve immediately.
Recipe Notes
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Nutrition Facts
Mushroom Toast with Vegan Cashew Cream Cheese
Amount Per Serving (1 g)
Calories 640
Calories from Fat 333
% Daily Value*
Fat 37g57%
Saturated Fat 6g30%
Sodium 609mg25%
Potassium 1238mg35%
Carbohydrates 61g20%
Fiber 13g52%
Sugar 11g12%
Protein 28g56%
Vitamin A 724IU14%
Vitamin C 55mg67%
Calcium 169mg17%
Iron 10mg56%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.