3 cups walnuts (soak for at least half an hour to soften - rinse and discard water)
1/4 cup raw soy sauce (nama shoyu)
1/2 to 3/4 cup onion
2 medium-sized carrots
2 celery stalks
A pinch of salt
Directions
1. Throw everything in a food processor (except the soy sauce). (Of course, make sure you soak and rinse your walnuts first. Soaking your walnuts is to soften them. Rinsing your walnuts removes the enzyme inhibitors and will make your raw vegetable cream cheese taste better.)
2. Process the raw vegetable cream cheese in your food processor until it become a smooth, cream-cheese-like consistency.
3. Add the soy sauce near the end and then process again. The reason you are adding the soy sauce last is because if you add it at the beginning it might splash all over the place while the walnuts are flying around inside. Best to wait until it's smoother before adding the soy sauce to your raw veggie cream cheese recipe.
4. Serve this vegetable-flavoured raw cream cheese on cucumber rounds. The flavour of the cucumber and the raw cream cheese recipe go together in a heavenly way. Don't know what a cucumber round is? It's easy to figure out! Slice an English cucumber into chunky rounds that resemble crackers. Spread the raw cream cheese recipe on top. Tadah!
The Rawtarian's Thoughts
Raw vegetable cream cheese recipe - OK, you're coming home for dinner. What are you going to eat?? Have a batch of this raw vegetable cream cheese recipe on hand and your tastebuds will thank you. Smooth and salty, it tastes divine paired with cucumber rounds.
This is a vegetable-flavoured cream cheese. It has a very savory flavor. It keeps in the fridge very well--if this raw vegetable cream cheese recipe lasts long enough!
The cucumber combination also makes a perfect appetizer, but I prefer to have a huge plate of cucumber cracker rounds for dinner!
PS: The soy sauce gives this raw vegetable cream cheese recipe its taste so do not attempt to make this recipe without the soy sauce.
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The Rawtarian
Sep 25, 2010
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I can't believe no one has left a comment on this one. It's so good, try it!!!!!!!!!!!
Gayla
Oct 29, 2010
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Laura,
I am new to raw. I will definitely be trying all of your recipes. I notice many of your recipes have nuts. I have a substantial amount of weight to lose. Should I limit my amount of nuts? I have only been (mostly) raw for a week and have already lost 6 pounds! Yay, me!!! Oh, I also entered your contest for the dehydrator!
This cream cheese spread sounds sooo good! Will try it in the next day or so. Is Bragg's okay instead of nama shoyu? Oh, and I do not have a food processor. I do have a vitamix, so I hope it will work. I will let you know.
The Rawtarian
Oct 29, 2010
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Well, I think nut-based foods are very important in terms of staying raw. I think that at this stage of your journey you need as many helping hands as possible in order to stay raw. For example, delicious recipes involving nuts!
My general rule is that you can eat AS MUCH OF ANY RAW FOODS AS POSSIBLE if you are 100% raw. Try to incorporate a green smoothie and lots of fruit and veg during the day.
Stay focused on staying raw, and the weight loss will follow.
Congrats on your 6 pounds, Gayla! Keep it up!
I have never made this recipe in a Vitamix. I think it's going to be more of a hassle than it would be in a food processor. Try to get a food processor, you can get one at your local store (WalMart, Zellers, whatever) for around $50. Totally worth it. If you do try it in your VM, let us know if it works?!?!!
The Rawtarian
Oct 29, 2010
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Also, I think if you can make it 100% raw for a month, that should be your goal. The whole point of raw foods is to change your eating habits over the LONG TERM. So eating lots of nuts is fine for now. Stick to raw fruits, veg, nuts and seeds for the first month or even six months. Don't worry about how much you eat! Over time your pallette (can never spell that word) will change over time and you will start to crave fresh veggies. I know it sounds crazy but it's true!
Gayla
Oct 29, 2010
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Thanks! Actually, I am already craving good things over the (well...not so good!). I am having my green smoothie every morning for breakfast, with fruit and maca powder and chia seeds, too. SO YUMMY! It keeps me full until well into the afternoon. I try to have a salad for lunch, and a little heartier dinner. I am also experimenting with desserts that don't require a dehydrator. I know I need a food processor, too, but it is all so expensive getting started, and all. I have a big wish list. Thanks for responding!
The Rawtarian
Oct 30, 2010
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At least you have the most important thing of all!!! (high speed blender -- I too prefer the Vitamix) :)
You're doing great!
Qz
Jan 09, 2011
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L-J,
The Vita-Mix does work! I added a splash of water and a drizzle of olive oil, then it whirred at high speed with a little coaxing from my V-M tamper.
Thanks for your easy, tasty recipes!
The Rawtarian
Jan 09, 2011
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Aah, good to know. Love that tamper! :)
Kyle Berube
Dec 22, 2010
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Laura, thanks for sharing!! Just whipped up a fresh batch of your RAW cream cheese. Amazing.
Added some zest to my RAW seaweed zucchini crackers. Keep blessing us with your dishes! My eyes are set on those RAW chocolate cookies..mmm..
-- Kyle
The Rawtarian
Feb 15, 2011
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It is a zesty recipe, isn't it!
Mmm, seaweed zucchini crackers... those sound delish. Recipe please??
Alasia Maysun
Dec 23, 2010
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Hi Laura! This recipe seems really filling! I want to try it but I wanted to know what can I substitute for soy? I'm allergic to soy :(
The Rawtarian
Dec 24, 2010
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Hi Alasia,
As an alternative to raw soy sauce I usually recommend Bragg's Liquid Amino, which you can usually find at your local HFS (health food store). But although Bragg's is wheat-free, it's not soy free so that won't work for you!
Hmmm... You've stumped me! Does anyone have any soy-free suggestions for Alasia?
laci
Jan 23, 2011
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hi! you can substitute soy for coconut aminos! I buy mine at my local health food store and it works great :)
The Rawtarian
Feb 15, 2011
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I have never heard of coconut aminos!?? I shall have to check them out!!!!! Thanks for the tip, Lace :)))
Alasia Maysun
Jan 09, 2011
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I think I'm going to try with Coconut Aminos by Coconut Secret. But I've read articles that say that soy sauce, nama shoyu, Bragg's Liquid Aminos, and even possibly coconut aminos contains MSG. Anyone know any more information about this?
Alasia Maysun
Jan 09, 2011
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Also, do you think I can do this with a blender? I ordered my Blendtec last week and I don't have a food processor yet.
The Rawtarian
Jan 10, 2011
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According to QZ re: this recipe, "The Vita-Mix does work! I added a splash of water and a drizzle of olive oil, then it whirred at high speed with a little coaxing from my V-M tamper."
The Rawtarian
Jan 10, 2011
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Sounds like a good alternative. Keep us posted on how that turns out!
laci
Jan 23, 2011
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i can't speak for any other product, but the coconut secret's coconut aminos says right on their website "The coconut amino product is 100% free of MSG or any undesirable additives…just coconut sap and mineral-rich sea salt!" i found this info here: http://wedharma.com/health-environment/coconut-secret/ and i never knew that braggs had a hidden form of msg up till now, just another reason for me to make the full switch to coconut aminos i guess :) hope that helps!
tandi
Jan 25, 2011
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I just made this and my 2 year old went nuts for it! I served it with an english cuke as she loved it. It was our lunch and there is plenty more saved in the fridge for later. I think I might try this as a sandwhich spread with some sprouts and avocado. Mmmmm. Thanks
Tandi
The Rawtarian
Feb 15, 2011
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Tandi, yummy sandwich spread indeed!! Yes, with sprouts and avocado. That sounds delicious!!! A perfect combo.
Dana
Feb 15, 2011
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So, so good! I've made this recipe 3 times already since I saw it last week. I used my HealthMaster blender, and with the tamper it succeeded in having a great cream-cheesey consistency without needing to add any liquid. I also experimented with doubling the celery and carrot portions, and it worked nicely. I used Braggs Liquid Aminos instead of raw soy sauce. My mom says this reminds her of chopped liver (something about the flavor and texture), which she loved before we went raw!
The Rawtarian
Feb 15, 2011
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Wow, your mom and you both went raw? That is inspiring!!
Lol, yes, my own mother didn't eat chopped liver, but she loved liverworst and I have had that when I was a kid and I could see how the comparison works. :)
This recipe is salty, though. Do you find it too salty? My husband thinks I am going to die of a heart attack because I think I eat too much salt, but I just seem to crave a lot of salt. I am genuinely curious to know if you think it's too salty, or if you've been reducing the salt or anything.
I am so glad you're enjoying this recipe, Dana. :) And your mom, too!
karina
May 23, 2011
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all these recipes look so good! i want to eventually go all or mostly raw, but a lot of these yummy recipes call for walnuts and cashews. can i substitute them for almonds, since almonds are the only nuts i can eat?
The Rawtarian
Jun 25, 2011
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Cashews give an unparalleled creaminess... You could try using almonds instead, but it'll totally change the texture :(
Aaliyah
Jun 22, 2011
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Looks great! How many does this serve? Thanks!
The Rawtarian
Jun 25, 2011
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That depends on what you want to do with it!
sherri
Aug 14, 2011
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This is one of my favorite receipes I make it all the time. I put it on my veggie burgers that I dehydrate and slice of tom. Matter of fact Im eating now for lunch. I also love it on cukes and I stuff little mini sweet peppers with it and eat several, its wonderful. Thanks for this wonderful website, I am new to raw and you have the best receipes.
The Rawtarian
Aug 15, 2011
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Sherri, sounds like you are coming up with lots of tasty, creative ways to eat this dish :) Please continue to share your great ideas here, thank you :)
Andre Harden
May 25, 2012
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As one "raw" to this lifestyle, :)
I must say, this website has opened up so many new and cool options for me! (There's just so much you can do with the same ol' salad and bananas! lol).
Also, as one that loves to cook, I'm looking forward to trying out (almost all..) of these recipes!
sidenote: I made this Vegetable Cream Cheese Recipe, but I didn't have "all" the ingredients, so I did like MacGyver and improvised:
Substituted Almonds for Walnuts, and then added a little Almond Milk.. (Don't ask me why?!?..)
Then silly me grabbed the Worcestershire instead of the Soy Sauce, and you know what?!... It wasn't half bad.
But I'm going to go to the store and get the "actual" ingredients and do it right!
Once again,
Thank you,
The Rawtarian
May 27, 2012
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If you love to cook then you are going to have lots of fun with the raw lifestyle.I find it fun to be able to just use a few ingredients - it's more challenging and it's fun t play in the raw "sandbox"
If you make this recipe a second time I'd love to know what you think Andre :)
Stephanie
Jun 18, 2012
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Sounds amazing! I'm going to make a batch now for dinner. Mmm.... Can't wait. How long will this last in the fridge?
The Rawtarian
Apr 01, 2013
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Hi Stephanie, This recipe lasts quite well in the fridge for 3 days or so.
Kellymfowler
Feb 04, 2013
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Wow! I made this with pecans, and I could not stop eating it! Absolutely fantastic! I'm going to make it for a party full of meat - eaters this weekend and not even tell them it's raw...my guess is, they will never know ;)
The Rawtarian
Feb 04, 2013
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Kelly, you're sneaky... in a good way!!!
VIpanfried
Mar 31, 2013
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This recipe freezes beautifully. I froze a container months ago and forgot about it. Thawed in fridge and it tastes a good as fresh!! (I filled the container so there was as little air as possible, and froze immediately after processing). This is a really tasty pate.
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The Rawtarian
Apr 01, 2013
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Hey Vlpanfried, GREAT TIP!!!!! Thank you for sharing. I've never frozen this one, so really appreiciate the insight!
VIpanfried
Mar 31, 2013
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ps on another note, please don't assume that because someone eats meat and/or cooked food that means they are not interested in raw foods, because that's just not true. Let's keep our minds open!
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Elizabeth
Apr 05, 2013
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I love this Laura Jane. Thank you! I am going to finish it up tomorrow by stuffing it in a hollowed out cucumber.
The Rawtarian
Apr 07, 2013
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So glad you are enjoying it! Enjoy your monkey sandwiches :)
Melinda Bond
Apr 15, 2013
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Tried it! This recipe was perfect. I had no idea what to make for dinner, so I did an internet search for "easy raw dinner" and found your website. Everything looked awesome, so I poked around until I found something that I had ingredients for (or close). Didn't have celery and only used half the nuts (added some hemp seed), and there was a higher volume of veggies involved. The results were fabulous. We prepared this in about 1/2 hour and served with vegetables on the side for dipping. Best of all, my kids really loved it (which is a HUGE deal) and asked for seconds, leaving all plates clean. Not only that, but they both asked if we could have it again soon (rare). We'll definitely be trying more of your recipes! Thanks for this wonderful resource!
The Rawtarian
Apr 20, 2013
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My pleasure, Melinda! Sounds like you did a great job at prepping it in a way that your family loved, too. Happy that you found us here and would love to hear more about any other recipes that you make :)
Cookie
May 10, 2013
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OMG!!! I made these today and all I can say is: this is so freaking delicious!!
The Rawtarian
May 11, 2013
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Lol Cookie
Alan James
May 23, 2013
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I'm going to make this tonight as well as the Raw monkey sandwiches :3 I'll update the comments with either my successes or horrible horrible failures another day. Thank you for all you do!
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