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Lenten cheese cream with red pepper

4 servings

60 minutes

Vegan cheese cream with red pepper is an elegant and unusual dish that combines rich flavor and light texture. Its roots trace back to European cuisine, where the art of making pastes and sauces holds a special place. The cream is based on soft tofu, giving it a velvety structure, while the combination of roasted sweet pepper and spicy chili adds depth of flavor. Dark miso paste provides umami notes, and lime brings freshness. The dish is perfect as a dip for vegetables and crispy bread, as well as a base for exquisite appetizers. The cream can be used as a light sauce for pasta or sandwiches, adding new shades to familiar dishes. It’s an ideal choice for those who appreciate gastronomic experiments and plant-based cuisine.

Lenten cheese cream with red pepper
Energy value per serving
Calories
71.2kcal
Proteins
5.9grams
Fats
2.5grams
Carbohydrates
6.5grams
Ingredients
4servings
Cooking steps
  • 1

    Preheat the oven to 200 degrees. Place the peppers on a foil-lined baking sheet and roast until soft and slightly charred. Transfer to a plastic bag and let sit for 15 minutes. Cool and peel off the skin.

    Required ingredients:
    1. Red sweet pepper: 1 piece
  • 2

    In a blender, mix chopped pepper, chopped (seedless) chili, tofu, miso paste, juice of half a lime, minced garlic, chopped basil, water, nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth.

    Required ingredients:
    1. Red sweet pepper: 1 piece
    2. Fresh chili pepper: 1 piece
    3. Soft (silken) tofu: 200 g
    4. Dark miso paste (aka miso): 2 teaspoons
    5. Lime: 0.5 piece
    6. Garlic: 2 cloves
    7. Basil leaves: 0.3 glass
    8. Water: 2 tablespoons
    9. Ground nutmeg:  pinch
    10. Salt:  to taste
    11. Ground black pepper:  to taste