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zucchini cheese

Zucchini Cheese - Dairy Free AIP Paleo

Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 9 people
Calories: 43
Dairy-free, soy-free and nut-free cheese that's made from zucchini. It's perfect for those struggling with the strict AIP paleo diet.
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Ingredients

  • 2 cups zucchini
  • ½ cup water
  • 2 tablespoons coconut oil
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice
  • 3 tablespoons grass-fed gelatin
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt
  • nutritional yeast optional
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley
  • 1 tablespoon fresh basil
  • ½ teaspoon dried thyme

Instructions

  • Line baking pan with parchment paper. (I used a 9x9-inch)
  • Steam zucchini for about five minutes.
  • Puree steamed zucchini with coconut oil and lemon juice in blender or food processor until smooth.
  • Blend in gelatin, salt, and nutritional yeast (if using).
  • Pour mixture into lined pan then sprinkle herbs on top.
  • Refrigerate until set. Slice into squares.

Nutrition

Serving: 4squares | Calories: 43 | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 135mg | Potassium: 151mg | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 100IU | Vitamin C: 19mg | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 0.2mg

Additional Info

Net Carbs: 3 g | % Carbs: 27.9 % | % Protein: 9.3 % | % Fat: 62.8 % | SmartPoints: 2
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