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Vegan Mayonnaise

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Vegan MayonnaiseRockport Publishers

Wheat Free

No need to worry if your local market doesn't carry egg-free mayo. Just whip up some of your own. This recipe works very well as a sandwich spread or in any mayonnaise-based dressing. As long as you use wheat-free vinegar, this mayo is indeed wheat-free.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    almost 2 cups (450 g)

Ingredients

7 ounces (195 g) extra-firm tofu, drained and pressed
1/4 cup (35 g) raw cashews, ground into a very fine powder
1 tablespoon (15 ml) lemon juice
1 tablespoon (12 g) raw sugar or (21 g) agave nectar
1 1/2 teaspoons brown or Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon apple cider or rice wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
6 tablespoons (90 ml) canola oil

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Place the tofu, cashews, lemon juice, sugar, mustard, vinegar, and salt in a blender or food processor and process until smooth.

    Step 2

    Slowly drizzle in the oil and pulse until you get the consistency that you like.

    Step 3

    Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

From The Best Veggie Burgers on the Planet: 101 Globally Inspired Vegan Creations Packed with Fresh Flavors and Exciting New Tastes by Joni Marie Newman. Text © 2011 by Joni Marie Newman; photography © 2011 Rockport Publishers. Published by Fair Winds Press.
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