Vegan Grilled Pimento Cheese Sandwiches

For a plant-based take on a classic comfort food, try these grilled pimento cheese sandwiches. Pimento cheese, which is made from cashews and roasted red bell peppers, is grilled to perfection and put between two slices of bread.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup raw cashews, soaked overnight
• 1 cup roasted red bell peppers, drained
• 1/4 cup nutritional yeast
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon white miso paste
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper optional
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 8 slices of your favorite bread
• Vegan butter or oil, for grilling

Instructions:

In a food processor, combine soaked cashews, roasted red bell peppers, nutritional yeast, lemon juice, miso paste, garlic powder, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper if using, salt, and pepper

Blend until smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as needed

Spread the pimento cheese mixture generously onto 4 slices of bread, then top with the remaining 4 slices to make sandwiches

Heat a skillet or griddle over medium heat

Spread vegan butter or oil on one side of each sandwich

Place the sandwiches, buttered side down, onto the skillet or griddle

Cook for 3-4 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy

Flip and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes on the other side

Remove from the skillet or griddle and let cool for a minute before slicing and serving

Enjoy your delicious vegan grilled pimento cheese sandwiches